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BEAUTIFUL 
HOME  SURROUNDINGS 


It'  you  would  \\-A\v  that  beauty  which  is  akin  to 
the  divine  in  Nature,  it  you  would  have  around 
about  you  the  songs  of  the  birds,  the  scent  of 
blossoms. —  the  content  and  cheer  which  they 
brin<r  —  surround  yourself  with  tree  and 
vine  and  all  these  shall  be  yours 


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FRAMINGHAM  NURSERIES 

FRAMINGHAM,  MASS. 
1921 


Copyright  1921 

R.    M.    WVMAN 

The  Kramingham  Nuksebie 

Framingliam,  Mass.,  U.  S.  A. 


FOREWORD 

IN  publishing  this  Catalog,  it  has  been  our  endeavor-  to  heighten  its 
practical  usefulness  by  departing  from  the  usual  custom  among 
mirserymen  of  presenting  their  stock  almost  entirely  in  the  nature 
of  a  botanical  classification .  Believing  that  but  few  persons  {outside  of 
collectors)  are  interested  in,  or  buy,  nursery  stock  for  its  scientific  signifi- 
cance or  value  alone,  we  have  arranged  the  following  lists  in  a  way  that  we  feel 
will  be  of  most  genuine  aid  to  the  great  majority  of  plant  buyers  who  look 
upon  what  they  buy  as  Home  Scenery  —  to  be  ornamental,  or  serviceable, 
or  both  —  but  who  may  need  a  certain  amount  of  experienced  suggestion 
and  guidance,  first  in  visualizing  and  finally  in  accomplishing  the  results 
they  have  iti  mind. 

For  this  reason  we  have  classified  and  herewith  present  our  stock 
not  botanically  but  as  the  layman  sees  it  —  according  to  the  artistic  or 
utilitarian  purpose  or.  purposes  for  which  each  variety  is  best  suited.  In 
the  same  manner  the  general  directions  for  planting  with  which  we  have 
amplified  these  lists  —  while  essentially  incomplete  and  in  no  way  intended 
as  a  technical  handling  of  the  subject  —  will,  we  believe,  be  welcome  and 
of  tangible  help. 

In  short,  we  have  attempted  to  provide  a  comprehensive  and  easily 
comprehended  reference  book  on  the  beautification  of  home  surroundings 
for  the  average  American  home-lover  —  to  whom  it  is  respectfully  dedicated. 

We  shall  mention  our  history  but  briefly.  Established  more  than 
twenty  years  ago  by  the  late  W.  B.  Whittier,  this  firm  has  made  a  practice 
of  grpwing  only  the  best. quality  of  nursery  stock  in  the  varieties  that  have 
proved  to  be  hardiest  arid  most  desirable  in  this  rigorous  northern  climate. 
Although  now  under  different  management,  we  have  continued  to  follow 
along  these  lines.  Consequently,  Framingham  Nursery  Stock  is  recognized 
as  the  standard  for  America  in  giving  customers  a  "square  deal". 

Being  of  perishable  nature,  otir  stock  is  not  guaranteed  to  live.  We 
do,  however,  guarantee  it  to  be  alive  and  healthy  at  time  of  shipment.  All 
we  ask  is  that  reasonable  care  be  taken  of  it,  in  helping  it  through  dry  seaso7is, 
etc.  We  meet  the  buyer  more  than  half  way  in  pursuing  a  policy  of  giving 
absolute  satisfaction.  And  such  a  guarantee  from  us  is  far  stronger  than 
that  of  replacement  by  a  firm  of  lesser  reputation. 


FRAMINGHAM 
MASS. 


The  General  Purposes  of  Planting 


Plantings  of  deciduous  and  evergreen  shruljs  or  trees  on  the  average  of  residential 
premises  or  estates  may  be  divided  into  the  following  sorts: 

Foundation  Planting 
Screen  Planting 

(a)  For  sJmtting  out  unsightly  views 

(b)  For  seclusion  and  privacy 

(c)  For  protection  against  wind,  etc. 


Shade  Planting 

Individual  Specimen  Plantings 

Natural  Plantings 

Odd  Purposes 

Plantings  to  Attract  Birds 


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Foundation  Planting 


SINCE  bare  foundations,  sharp  angles,  and  straight  lines  are  the  most  noticeable 
features  —  or  rather,  faults  —  of  an  unplanted  home,  we  will  consider  this  sub- 
ject first.  The  purpose  in  foundation  planting  is,  naturally,  to  soften  and  hide 
the  straight,  sevei-e,  and  often  unsightl.y,  lines  and  angles, —  to  bring  a  pleasing  attraction 
out  of  the  fundamentally  conunonplace.  To  accomplish  this  is  really  very  simple,  and 
results  in  vast  improvement.  But,  first,  one  must  bear  in  mind  that  it  is  unadvisable  to 
plant  tall  growing  shrubs  under  windows.  The  place  for  them  is  between  windows.  Also 
that  uniformity  in  planting  seldom  brings  the  desired  softness  or  artistry  of  effect.  Fol- 
lowing are  some  suggestive  sketches  which  we  hope  will  be  of  assistance  to  the  reader  in 
visualizing  and  carrying  out  these  essential  points,  and  others. 


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Sketch  No.    1 


If  your  window-sills  are  five  feet  from  the  groimd  (which  is  about  the  general  average 
of  height)  set  out  shrubs  ultimately  attaining  four  feet,  but  not  over  five  feet  in  height. 
In  order  that  this  planting  shall  not  be  uniform  and,  consequently,  monotonous,  take 
advantage  of  the  spaces  between  windows  to  plant  taller  shrubs.  Sketch  No.  1  illustrates 
this  point. 


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NURSERIES—  FRAMTNGHAM, 


MASS. 


FOUNDATION  PLANTING  5 

But  how  i^;  one  to  (lel(M-iiiiii(>  precisely  witat  varieties  ol'  shrubs  attain  certain  eventual 
heiiihts'.'  Tiiis,  of  course,  is  ;in  important  question.  But  you  will  notice  that  the  plants 
listed  as  i'or  fountlalion  plant iui;  in  (his  cataloi;-  are  arrau.^cd  accorditii;-  to  uUiniate  .size  to 
facilitate  their  selection  in  properly  attending  it. 

.1  double  row  of  i)lants  always  multiplies  the  beauty  and  efl"ecti\-eness  of  a  planting. 
The  best  practice  is,  wherever  possible,  to  stagger  the  rows,  as  illustrated  in  Sketch  No.  !^. 


Sketch  No.  2 


Where  the  plants  are  tallest,  the  beds  should  be  widest.  Therefore  the  ideal  planting- 
plan  for  a  foundation  i)lanting  such  as  is  suggested  in  Sketch  No.  1  would  be  as  in  Sketch 
No.  3. 


Sketch  No.  3 


As  will  l)e  noted,  this  results  in  a  massing  of  shrul)s  about  the  corners  and  m  the  angles 
between  house  proper  and  porch  —  a  very  desirable  feature.  In  reaching  this  effect,  shrubs 
which  attain  an  ultimate  height  of  not  over  five  feet  should  be  planted  three  feet  apart 
from  center  to  center;  larger  shrubs,  three  and  one-half  to  four  feet  apart.  The  larger 
plants  should  he  next  to  house  with  smaller  ])lants  toward  lawn. 


THE 


STANDARD 


O  F 


QUALITY 


FOR 


AMERICA" 


6  FOUNDATION  PLANTING 

Turning  to  pages  7  to  11  we  find  deciduous  shrul)s  suitable  for  this  purpose  grouped 
according  to  heights,  to  bloom  (or  lack  of  it) ,  and  the  color  of  blossoms,  and  the  l)looming 


Sketch  No.  4 


period.  Select  the  colors  and  blooming  periods  that  you  most  prefer.  But  do  not  select 
too  many  kinds.  On  a  border  planting  of  average  size  (such  as  the  foregoing  sketches 
represent)  ten  or  twelve  varieties  make  a  much  better  showing  than  do  twenty  or  thirty. 


Sketch  No.  S 


Following  the  simple  rules  we  have  laid  down,  side  of  hou.se  should  l)e  arranged  to 
look  about  as  Sketch  No.  4. 

Of  course  where  the  ground  slopes  away  as  in  Sketch  No.  5,  taller  shrubs  can  be  used 
under  windows,  leaving  spaces  as  required  for  coal  window,  cellar  Ijulkhead,  etc. 


FRAMINGHAM       NURSERIES 


FRAMINGHAM,        MASS. 


Deciduous  Flowering  and  Ornamental  Shrubs        ' 
for  Foundation  Planting 

To  l';u'ilii;it(>  choice  and  lo  |)(-iniil  llic  l)uyer  to  visualize  selection  so  as  to  apply  the 
simple  fuiulainental  rules  I'or  successful  i'ouudaliou  plant iuy,'  as  set  forth  in  the  ])re- 
ceding  pages,  we  have  listed  all  plants  in  the  present  classification /zVsi,  according  to  ulti- 
mate height;  second,  according  to  the  color  of  flowers  or  leaf  and  fruit  effect;  third  according 
to  common  or  popular  name.  The  botanical  name  is  always  to  be  found,  in  italics,  following 
the  common  name.     Varieties  marked  with  dagger  (t)  are  valuable  for  sea-shore  planting. 


i;ii  jii.\  mom  of  veranda  life  is  easily  incriMsiil  l)>  a 
loimdaliuii  jilanting  of  small-growing  Deciduous  Shrubs. 


Varieties  attaining  a  height  of  6  to  8  feet 


WHITE   FLOWERS 
Pearl  Bush  Exochonla  yramliflora 

Slender.      Very    showy    in    May    with    its    profusion    of 
starry  fiowers. 

I  Chinese  Privet  Ligustrum  ibota 

Spreading.     Flowers  small   but   numerous  in   June  and 
July.      Foliage  especially  pleasing.      Prefers  partial  shade. 

tMock  Orange  •    PhiUiililphu.'s  coronarius 

Flowers  fragrant,  creamy-white. 

Single  Pure  White  Lilac 

Syrhiga  vulgaris  Fran  Bertha  Dammann 
Hybrid.      Fragrant  flowers  in  late  May. 

Single  Creamy  White  Lilac 

Syringa  vulgaris  Marie  Legraye 
Hybrid.      Fragrant  flowers  in  late  May. 

Double  Pure  White  Lilac      Syringa  vulqaris  Mme.  Lemnine 
Hybrid.      Fragrant  flowers  in  late  May. 

Japanese  Snowball  Viburnum  tomentosum  plicatum 

Large    globular    heads    of    pure    white    flowers    in    June. 
Foliage  particularly  fine. 


PURPLE   FLOWERS 

Single  Reddish  Purple  Lilac      Syringa  vulgaris  Charli-s  X. 
Hybrid.      Fragrant  flowers  in  late  May. 

Single  Rosy  Purple  Lilac     Syringa  vulgaris  Rubra  df  Marley 
Hybrid.      Fragrant  flowers  in  late  May. 

RED   FLOWERS 

Red   Weigela  Diereilhi  floribumla 

Blooms  freely  in  May  and  June. 

Single  Dark  Red  Lilac 

Syringa  rnlgaris  Souvenir  lie  Ludwig  Sparlh 
\  hybrid  variety  of  the  Common  Lilac.  Large  flowers 
in  late  May. 

PINK   FLOWERS 
Double   Rose   Lilac  Syringa  vulgaris  Belle  de  Nancy 

Hybrid       Flowers  brilliant  satin  rose  iu  late  May.      Fra- 
grant. 

Double  Pink  Lilac  Syringa  vulgaris  ]Vm.  Robinson 

Hybrid.      Flowers  fragrant;  iate  May. 


THE         STANDARD         OF         QUALITY         FOR         AMERICA" 


DECIDUOUS  FLOWERING  SHRUBS  FOR  FOUNDATION  PLANTING 


Varieties  Attaining  a  Height  of  6  to  8  feet,  Continued 

LAVENDER  AND  VIOLET  FLOWERS 
Double  Pale  Violet  Lilac 


YELLOW   FLOWERS 
tFortune's  Golden  Bell  Forsythia  jortunei 

Upright  habit.  Stems  covered  with  yellow  bell-shaped 
flowers  in  April.  Leaves  rich  green,  turning  purple  in 
fall. 


tGolden  Bell  Forsylhia  iiiferniedia 
Similar  to  Fortune's  Golden  Bell.  Blooms  more  pro- 
fusely. Branches  placed  in  water  indoors  in  winter 
soon  spring  into  bloom. 

t Drooping  Golden  Bell  Forsxjthia  suspensa 

Branches  drooping.  Otherwise  similar  to  Fortune's 
Golden  Bell.  Lower  branches  mat  down  and  when 
planted   on  steep   banks   prevent   soil    washing. 


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Syringa  rulguris  MicliacI  Biicliiie 
Fragrant  flowers  in  late  May. 


Double  Lavender  Lilac      Syringa  vulgaris  President  Caniol 
Hybrid.      Fragrant  flowers  in  late  May. 

Persian  Lilac  Syringa  persica 

Branches    more    slender,    leaves    smaller    than    hybrids. 
Flowers  fragrant,  pale  lavender  in  May  and  June. 

Rouen  Lilac  Syringa  rothomagenxis 

Similar  to   Persian   Lilac.      Fragrant  flowers  are  purple- 
violet.     Free  blooming  in  May. 


Without  shrubbery  to  soften  its  bare  foundation  lines,  even  the 
most  carefully  planned  home  loses  much  in  finish  and  charm 


A  VARIETY  VALUABLE  FOR  LEAF  EFFECT 
Chinese  Privet  Ligusirum  ibota 

Spreading  habit.  White  flowers  small  but  numerous  in 
June  and  July.  Foliage  especially  rich  shade  of  green. 
Small  blue-black  berries  in  fall. 


Varieties  Attaining  a  Height  of  5  to  6  feet 


RED   FLOWERS 

Red  Japanese  Quince  CyJonia  japonicu  nmbilicata 

Blooms  March  and  April. 
Bushy,  compact.     Branches  thorny. 

tJapanese  Rose  Rosa  rugosa 

Foliage  glossy  dark  green.  Flowers  single  and  fragrant 
from  June  to  December.  Stems  densely  covered  with 
slender  thorns.  Bright  scarlet  fruit  in  fall  and  winter 
attracts  birds. 


PINK   FLOWERS 

Japanese  Quince  Cydonia  japonica 

Blooms  in  March  and  April. 
Compact  and  dense.      Branches  thorny. 

Pink  Weigela  Diervilla  rosea 

Flowers  freely  in  May  and  June. 

Fragrant  Honeysuckle  Lonicera  fragrantissima 

Fragrant  flowers  from    March   to   May.     Semi-evergreen 


FRAMINGHAM       NURSERIES     —    FRAMINGHAM,        MASS. 


DECIDUOUS  FLOWERING  SHRUBS  FOR  FOUNDATION  PLANTING 

Varieties  Attaining  Height  of  3  to  6  feet,  Cmitinued 


YKMOWISll-WIIITI'.    FLOWERS 
Japanese  Oleaster  F.lniijtius  Innijiprs 

Fragrant     fldwrrs     in      April     ami      May.      Srarlcl      fniit 
ripons   ill  .liiric  ami   .Inly. 

WiniK    FI.OWF.RS 
White  Weijiela  IHrrrlllo  alhu 

lUoonis  fr.-.-lv  in   Mav  ami  Jnnc. 


Japanese  Bush  Honeysuckle 

Broail.      Leaves  dark  jjreen. 
Fruit  blood-red. 

White  Kerria 

Bloons    in    Mav    and   .Inne. 


l.oninni  mnrrowii 
lilooni.s  in   May  ami  .Inne. 


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Mla.k    I.erries. 


tWhite  Japanese  Rose  Hosa  rmjosd  dlba 

Foliage  glossy  dark  green.  Flowers  single  and  fragrant 
from  June  to  Deeenibcr.  Stems  densely  eovered  with 
.slender  thorns.  Scarlet  fruit  in  fall  and  winter  attracts 
birds. 


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Note  how  much  more   warmly   attractive — how   much  more  complete 
a  home  can  be  made  to  look  by  means  of  a  simple  foundation  planting  ! 


VARIETIES  VALUABLE  FOR  LEAF 
AND  FRUIT  EFFECT 

tjapanese  Rose  Rosa  riigosa 

Foliage  shiny  dark  green.  Red  flowers,  single  and  fra- 
grant, from  June  to  December.  Stems  covered  with 
slender  thorns.  Scarlet  fruit  in  fall  and  winter  attracts 
birds. 

Japanese  Oleaster  Elcagnii.i  longipcs 

Fragrant  yellowish-white  flowers  in  April  and  May. 
Scarlet  fruit  ripens  in  June  and  July. 


Japanese  Bush  Honeysuckle  Lonicera  morrowii 
Leaves  dark.  Bushy  habit.  White  flowers  in  May  and 
June.      Fruit  blood-red. 

Standish's  Honeysuckle  Lonicera  standishii 

Smafl  pink  flowers  in  April.  Leaves  are  dark  and  semi- 
evergreen. 

tWhite  Japanese  Rose  Rosa  rugosa  alba 
Flowers  white.  Otherwise  the  same  as  the  preceding 
variety. 


Varieties  Attaining  a  Height  of  4  to  5  feet 


PINK    FLOWERS 

Pink  Deutzia  Drutzia  crenala  Pride  of  Rochester 

Double  flowers  in  July.      Inside  of  patels  white. 

Pink  Almond  Prunus  chinensis  rosea  plena 

Bushy  habit.      Double  flowers  almost  completely  cover 
the  stems  in  May  as  the  leaves  are  just  starting. 


Snowberrv 


Si/mphoricarpos  racemosus 


Blooms  in  July  and  .Vugust.  Bears  waxy  snow-white 
beriies  which  remain  during  the  greater  part  of  the  fall. 
Holds  its  leaves  until  very  late  making  contrast  with 
the  berries.     Particularly  good  for  shady  places. 


THE         STANDARD         OF         QUALITY         FOR         AMERICA" 


10       DECIDUOUS     FLOWERING  SHRUBS   FOR  FOUNDATION  PLANTING 


Varieties  Attaining  a  Height  of  4  to  5  feet,  Continued 


YELLOWISH-ORANGE   FLOWERS 
Maule's  Japanese  Quince  Cijdonia  japonica  maulei 

Blooms  in  March  and  April.  Dense  shrub.  Stem 
thorny. 

BLUE   FLOWERS 
Butterfly  Bush  Buddlcia  variahilis  magnifica 

Profusion  of  large  fragrant  purplish  blue  spikes  of  flowers 
from  August  to  October.  Dies  back  partly  each  winter 
but  regains  its  size  quickly.      Very  showy. 

WHITE  FLOWERS 
Single  White  Deutzia  Deulzia  crenata 

Single  blossoms  tinged  with  rose  in  July. 

Snowball  Hydrangea  Hydrangea  arborescens  grandiflora 

Bears  large  round  clusters  of  creamy  white  flowers 
throughout  the  summer.     Foliage  very  fine. 

White  Almond  Prunvs  japonica  alba  plena 

Double  flowers  about  completely  cover  the  stems  in  May 
as  the  leaves  appear. 

Dwarf  Mock  Orange  Philadelphus  Icmoinei 

Loaded  with  white  fragrant  flowers  suitable  for  cutting 
in  May  and  June. 

Snow  Garland  Spiraea  thtinbergii 

Foliage  feathery.  Stems  are  smothered  with  thousands 
of  small  white  flowers  in  late  April  and  early   May. 


Lace  Shrub  Stephanandra  ftexuosa 

Branches  graceful  and  arching.  Leaves  deeply  cut. 
Blooms  in  June. 

CHOCOLATE-COLORED  FLOWERS 
Carolina  Allspice  Calycanthus floridvs 

Blooms  all  summer.     Flowers  have  spicy  odor. 

VARIETIES  VALUABLE  FOR  LEAF  AND 
FRUIT  EFFECT 
tCoral  Berry  Si/mphoricarpos  vulgaris 

Small  crimson  berries.  Fine  for  shady  places.  Planted 
on  steep  banks,  its  thickly  matted  roots  prevent  soil 
washing. 

fRegel's  Privet  Ligustnnn  ibota  regelianum 

Spreading  habit.  Small  white  flowers.  Smooth  leaves 
of  deep  rich  green  remaining  till  late  in  fall. 

Snowberry  Symphoricarpos  racemosus 

Small  pink  flowers  in  July  and  August.  Bears  waxy 
snow-white  berries  which  remain  all  fall.  Holds  its 
leaves  until  very  late,  making  contrast  with  berries. 
Particularly  good  for  shady  places. 


tSiebold's  Barberry 

Leaves  turn  brilliant  red  in  fall. 
on  stems  late  in  wintei. 


Berberis  sieboldi 
Scarlet  berries  remain 


Varieties  Attaining  a  Height  of  3  to  4  feet 


RED    FLOWERS 
Carmine  Weigela  Diervilla  kybrida  Eva  Rathke 

Erect;     blooms    profusely    more   or   less    throughout   the 


summer. 


PINK  FLOWERS 

Blume's  Spiraea  Spiraea  blumei 

Roundish  haljit;    flowers  are  in  large  cones  in  July. 

Fortune's  Spiraea  Spiraea  callosa 

Leaves  purplish  at  first.      Blooms   in  June. 

YELLOW  FLOWERS 

Double  Globe  Flower  Kerria  japonica  f lore  plena. 

Deep   orange  yellow   double   flowers  from   June  to   Sep- 
tember. 


Shrubby  Cinquefoil 

Blooms  throughout  the  sumi] 


Potentilla  fruticosa 


WHITE  FLOWERS 

Lemoine's  Deutzia  Deutzia  lemoinei 

Pure    white   single   flowers    in   large   clusters   completely 

cover  the  shrub  in  May  and  June.     Blooms  suitable  for 

cutting.     Plants  good  for  indoor  forcing.      Very  showy. 

A  VARIETY  VALUABLE  FOR  LEAF  AND 
BERRY  EFFECT 
fJapanese  Barberry  Berberis  tkunbergii 

Broad  bushy  habit.  Branchlets  drooping.  Stems  very 
thorny.  Leaves  small  nearly  round,  turn  brilliant  red 
in  fall,  followed  by  scarlet  fruit  which  remains  on  stems 
the  greater  part  of  the  winter. 


Varieties  Attaining  Height  of  1  to  3  feet 


RED  FLOWERS 
tCrimson  Everblooming  Spiraea 

Spiraea  bumalda  Anthony  Waterer 
Flowers  in  flat  panicles  profuse  in  July  and  August. 

PINK  FLOWERS 
fPink  Everblooming  Spiraea  Spiraea  bumalda 

Flowers  in  flat  panicles  in  July  and  August. 


YELLOW  FLOWERS 
St.  John's  Wort  Hypericum  aureun 


Blooms    freely     all    summer, 
drought. 


Withstands    shade 


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Globe  Flower  Kerria  japonica 

Foliage   bright   green.      Large   flowers   all   summer  long. 

Silver-leaved  Globe  Flower  Kerria  japonica  variegata 

Leaves  variegated  with   white.     Blooms  in  mid-summer. 


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FRAMINGHAM,        MASS. 


DECIDUOUS  FLOWERING  SHRUBS  FOR  FOUNDATION  PLANTING       11 


\'arieties  Attaining  Height  of  1   to  3  feet,  Vontinued 
m.lK  FI.OWKRS 
Lead  Plant  Ammiilid  rancsans 

Free  flowcriiiK  ill  •lime.     I'rrfrrs  sunny  position.     Succeeds 


in  rather  dry  soil. 

WniTK  KIOWKRS 
New  Jersey  Tea  VcanothtiK  amerirnniia 

Hlodins    fn-ely    from    .lnl\     lo    September.      Valuable   for 
dry  sandy  soils,   linl    will  >;row  in  alinosl  any  kind. 

Dwarf  Deutzia  Dcntzia  gracilis 

Hranclies    slender,    lialiit    neavh'    iilobular    when    mature. 
Blooms   in    Mav   and   .lune.      .\nv    well    drained   soil. 


Golden  Syringa  Philadelphus  coronarius  aureus 

Coinpael  rouinl  shrub  when  mature.  Leaves  are  bright 
yellow.  The  best  of  the  fioldcn-leav.-.l  shrubs.  Hlooms 
in  June. 


VARIKTIKS   VAI.liABI.K  FOR  THKIR    LEAF    EFFIiCT 

Silver-leafed  Globe  Flower  Kerria  japonint  rariryafa 

Leaves   variegalecl    with    white.      Yellow   (lowers    in    mid- 


Golden  Syringa  Philadelphus  coronarius  aureus 

The  best  of  the  golden-leaved  varieties.     Fragrant  white 
flowers  in  June. 


.\n  effective  grouping  of  mixed  deciduous  shrubs  about  an  entrance 

PRICES 

Owing  to  seasonal  fliictations  in  the  prices  of  nursery  stock  we  have  discontinued  the 
practice  of  inserting  prices  in  this  general  descriptive  catalog.  The  information  in  this 
book  holds  good  over  a  long  period  and  for  this  reason  we  recommend  its  preser- 
vation. Seasonal  price  lists  will  be  mailed  you  twice  a  year — March  1st  and  Sep- 
tember 1st.     If  however  you  do  not  receive  them  please  notify  us. 


THE        STANDARD         OF         QUALITY         FOR         AMERICA 


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Evergreens  for  Foundation   Planting 


Owing  to  their  hal)it  of  holding  their  fohage  the  year  round,  Evergreens  are  be- 
coming more  and  more  popuhir. 

Since  most  Evergreens  attain  an  ultimate  height  too  great  to  classify  in  the  same 
manner  as  shrubs,  we  are  presenting  them  in  a  different  way.  Although  they  ultimately 
attain  a  large  size,  their  slow  rate  of  growth  makes  them  practical  for  Foundation  Planting. 

Almost  all  of  the  \-arieties  hei'e  listed  may  l>e  successfully  sheared  and  thus  kept 
from  getting  too  large. 

Consequently  we  list  Evercjreens  not  by  uUitnate  height,  but  by  vcmetics  and  sizes  suitable 
for  various  size  houses. 

Obviously  a  large  house  should  have  larger  plants,  and  more  of  them,  than  a  mediiun 
sized  or  small  house.  For  that  reason,  we  are  listing  Evergreens  for  "Foundation  Planting" 
in  three  groups: 

Group  A  —  Suitable  for  a  Large  House. 
Group  B  —  Suitable  for  a  Medium  sized  house. 
Group  C  —  Suitable  for  a  Small  Ho'j,se  or  Bungalow. 

The  rule  of  distances  for  jjlanting  deciduous  shrubs  does  not  apply  to  Evergreens. 
The  latter  should  be  planted  so  that  the  distance  between  branches  is  from  8  to  12  inches.  To 
enable  the  amateur  gardener  to  plan  the  number  of  Evergreens  needed  our  list  gives  the 
average  breadth  of  the  plant  as  well  as  the  height.  This  breadth  measiu'ement  is  taken 
near  the  groimd,  except  in  plants  that  are  fan-shajjed  in  which  case  the  \\idest  breadth  is 
given 

Where  the  larger  suggested  size  is  selected  for  the  l)ack  row,  the  larger  suggested 
sizes  should  generally  be  used  in  the  other  rows. 

It  is  not  advisable  to  plant  golden  forms  next  to  l^lue  forms.  Separate  by  jjlanting 
one  or  two  green  forms  between. 

EVERGREENS   SUITABLE   FOR   A   LARGE   HOUSE 
Back  Row  —  Between  Windows  —  In  Corners      And  About  Angles 

For  description 

see  page 

Red  Cedar  Juniperus  virginiana         5  to  6  feet  tall,  18  inches  broad  51 

Or  0  to  7  feet  tall,  20  inches  broad 
Golden  Virginia  Cedar  Juniperus  virginiana  elegantissima         5  to  6  feet  tall,  24  inches  broad  51 

Blue  Virginia  Cedar  Juniperus  virginiana  glauca         5  to  6  feet  tall,  15  inches  broad  51 

Or  6  to  7  feet  tall,  18  inches  broad 
American  Arborvitae  Thuya  occidenlalis         5  to  6  feet  tall,  ^l  inches  broad  55 

Or     6  to  7  feet  tall,  24  inches  broad 
Peabody's  Golden  Arborvitae  '      Thuya  occidentalis  aurea         5  to  6  feet  tall,  24  inches  broad  55 

Or  6  to  7  feet  tall,  30  inches  broad 
Pyramidal  Arborvitae  Thuya  occidentalis  pyramidalis         5  to  6  feet  tall,  14  inches  broad  55 

Or  6  to  7  feet  tall,  16  inches  broad 
Douglas's  Pyramidal  Arborvitae  Thuya  occidrntalis  douglasii  pyramidalix         5  to  6  feet  tall,  21  inches  broad  55 

Or  6  to  7  feet  tall,  24  inches  broad 
Sometimes  it  is  advisable  to  use  even  larger  trees.    In  such  a  case  we  shall  be  glad  to  quote  on  trees  larger  than  we  list  here. 

Back  Row  —  Under  Windows 

Chinese  Juniper  Juniperus  rhinen.iis         3  to  4  feet  tall,  24  inches  broad  50 

Or  4  to  5  feet  tall,  30  inches  broad 

Silver-tipped  Chinese  Juniper  Juniperus  chinensis  argentea         3  to  4  feet  tall,  27  inches  broad  50 

Or  4  to  5  feet  tall,  33  inches  broad 

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KVERGREENS  SUITABLE  FOR  A  LARGE  HOUSE 


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Back  Row     -Under  Windows,  Confinnvd 


Pulish  Juniper 
Irish  Juniper 
Swedish  Juniper 
Pea-fruited  Cypress 
Golden  Pea-fruited  Cypress 


Plumed  (Cypress 
Golden  Plumed  Cypress 


Siberian  Arborvitae 
Vervaene's  Arborvitae 


Junipt'rus  communis  cracovia  ',i 

Or  i 

J uiiipfnis  caminiitti.i  hibernira  11 

Or  4 

Jiiitiiierus  communis  suecica         3 

Or  i 

Rclinispora  pisifera  3 

Or  4 

Kt'lini.^pora  pisijera  aurea  3 

Or  4 

Or  5 

Or  3 

Relinispora  plumosa  3 

Rclinispora  plumosa  aurca         3 

Or  4 

Thuya  occidenlalis  siberica         3 

Or  4 

Thmja  occidenlalis  verraeticana  3 

Or  4 


lo  4 
to  5 
to  4 

to  r, 

to  4 
to  5 

to  4 

lo  :> 

to  4 
to  .> 
lo  G 
to  4 
to  4 
to  4 
to  3 
to  4 
to  5 
to  4 


lU  inches 
Is  inches 
1'^  inches 
15  inches 
\i  inches 
15  inches 
•ii  inches 
31)  inches 
'i4  inches 
30  inL'hes 
33  inches 
'24  inches 
a  inches 
18  inches 
30  inches 
il  inches 
30  inches 
30  inches 
33  inches 


broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
l>road 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 


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Second  Row 
Chinese  Juniper 
Silver-tipped  Chinese  Juniper 
Irish  Juniper 
Swedish  Juniper 
Red  Cedar 
Blue  Cedar 
Pea-fruited  Cypress 
Golden  Pea-fruited  Cypress 
Golden  plumed  Cypress 
American  Arborvitae 
Peabody's  Golden  Arborvitae 
Pyramidal  Arborvitae 
Douglas's  Pyramidal  Arborvitae 
Siberian  Arborvitae 


Between  Windows,  in  Corners  and  About  Angles 


Juniper  IIS  ctiinensis 

.]  tilt  i  per  us  chinensis  argcutca 

Jiiiiipcrus  communis  hibernica 

J uuiperus  coinmiinis  suecica 

Juniperus  virginiana 

Juniperus  virginiana  glauca 

Rclinispora  pisijera 

Retinispora  pisifera  aurea 

Relinispora  plumosa  aurea 

Thuya  occidenlalis 

Thuya  occidenlalis  aurea 

Thuya  occidenlalis  pyramidalis 

T/int/a  occidenlalis  douglasii  pyramidalis 

Thuya  occidenlalis  siberica 


4  to  5  feet  tall,  30  inches  broad  30 

Or  5  to  6  feet  tall,  33  inches  broad 

4  to  5  feet  tall,  33  inches  broad  50 

Or  5  to  G  feet  tall,  3()  inches  broad 

4  to  5  feet  tall,  15  inches  bread  51 

Or  5  to  0  feet  tall,  15  inches  broad 

4  to  5  feet  tall,  15  inches  broad  51 

Or  5  to  G  feet  tall,  15  inches  broad 

4  to  5  feet  tall,  15  inches  broad  51 

Or  5  to  G  feet  tall,  ly  inches  broad 

4  to  5  feet  tall,  1-2  inches  broad  51 

Or  5  to  6  feet  tall,  15  inches  broad 

4  to  5  feet  tall,  30  inches  broad  53 

Or  o  to  0  feet  tall,  33  inches  broad 

4  to  5  feet  tall,  30  inches  broad  53 

Or  5  to  G  feet  tall,  33  inches  broad 

4  to  5  feet  tall,  30  inches  broad  53 

Or  5  to  G  feet  tall,  33  inches  broad 

4  to  5  feet  tall,  18  inches  broad  55 

Or  5  to  G  feet  tall,  21  inches  broad 

4  to  5  feet  tall,  21  inches  broad  55 

Or  5  to  6  feet  tall,  24  inches  broad 

4  to  5  feet  tall,  12  inches  broad  55 

Or  5  to  6  feet  tall,  14  inches  broad 

4  to  5  feet  tall,  18  inches  broad  55 

Or  5  to  G  feet  tall,  21  inches  broad 

4  to  5  feet  tall,  30  inches  broad  55 

Or    5  to  G  feet  tall,  33  inches  broad 


Second  Row  —  Under  Windows 


Chinese  Juniper 
Silver-tipped  Chinese  Juniper 

Golden  Chinese  Juniper 

Polish  Juniper 

Irish  Juniper 

Swedish  Juniper 

Greek  Juniper 

Golden  Japanese  Juniper 

Thread-branched  Cypress 

Pea-fruited  Cypress 


Juniperus  ehinensis 
Juniperus  chinensis  argenlea 

Juniperus  chinensis  aurea 

Juniperus  communis  cracovia 

Juniperus  communis  hibernica 

Juniperus  communis  suecica 

Juniperus  excelsa  slricta 

Juniperus  japonica  aurea 

Relinispora  filifera 

Relinispora  pisifera 


23  2 
Or  3 

2J2 
Or  3 

Or  3 

Or  3 

Or  3 

23  2 
Or  3 

23-2 
Or  3 

Or  3 

23-2 
Or  3 


to  3  feel  tall, 
to  3  feet  tall, 
to  4  feet  tall, 
to  3  feet  tall, 
to  4  feet  tall, 
to  3  feet  tall, 
to  4  feet  tall, 
to  3  feet  tall, 
to  4  feet  tall, 
to  3  feet  tall, 
to  4  feet  tall, 
to  3  feet  tall, 
to  4  feet  tall, 
to  3  feet  tall, 
to  4  feet  tall, 
to  3  feet  tall, 
to  4  feet  tall, 
to  3  feet  tall, 
to  4  feet  tall. 


21  inches 
21  inches 
27  inches 
14  inches 
IG  inches 
14  inches 
IG  inches 
10  inches 
12  inches 
10  inches 
12  inches 

27  inches 
33  inches 
30  inches 
30  inches 
24  inches 

28  inches 
20  inches 
24  inches 


broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 


"THE 


STANDARD 


O  F 


QUALITY         FOR         AMERICA" 


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EVERGREENS  SUITABLE  FOR  A  LARGE  HOUSE 


Second  Row  —  Under  Windows,  Continued 


Golden  Pea-fruited  Cypress 
Plumed  Cypress 
Golden  Plumed  Cypress 
Veitch's  Cypress 
Siberian  Arborvitae 
Hovey's  Golden  Arborvitae 
Oriental  Arborvitae 
Globe  Hemlock 

Chinese  Juniper 

Silver-tipped  Chinese  Juniper 

Golden  Chinese  Juniper 

Irish  Juniper 

Swedish  Juniper 

Greek  Juniper 

Golden  Japanese  Juniper 

Savin  Juniper 

Mountain  Pine 

Dwarf  Mountain  Pine 

Thread-branched  Cypress 

Pea-fruited  Cypress 

Golden  Pea-fruited  Cypress 

Plumed  Cypress 

Golden  Plumed  Cypress 

Umbrella  Pine 

Globe  Arborvitae 

Siberian  Arborvitae 

Oriental  Arborvitae 

Globe  Hemlock 

Great  Laurel 

Catawban  Rhododendron 

Hybrid  Catawban  Rhododendron 

Mountain  Laurel 

Greek  Juniper 
Japanese  Juniper 


Retinispora  pisifera  aurea 

Retinispora  plumosa 

Retinispora  plumosa  aurea 

Retinispora  squarrosa  veilchii 

Thuya  occidentalis  aiberica 

Thuya  occidentalis  hoveyi 

Thuya  orientalis 

Tsuga  canadensis  globosa 

Third  Row 


2I2  to  3 
Or  3       to  4 

21-2  to  3 
Or  3       to  4 

2}^  to  3 
Or  3       to  4 

2  to  iH 
Or  i}/2  to  3 

2}^  to  3 
Or  3      to  4 

2>^  to  3 
Or  3       to  4 

2J2  to  3 
Or  3      to  4 

2I2  to  3 
Or  3      to  4 


feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall. 


20  inches  broad 
24  inches  broad 
15  inches  broad 
18  inches  broad 

20  inches  broad 
24  inches  broad 
24  inches  broad 
30  inches  broad 

21  inches  broad 
27  inches  broad 
20  inches  broad 
24  inches  broad 
15  inches  broad 
18  inches  broad 
33  inches  broad 
40  inches  broad 


Juniperus  chinensis         2  to  2^-2  feet  tall,  18  inches  broad 

Or  2J-^  to  3  feet  tall,  21  inches  broad 

Juniperus  chinensis' argenlea         2  to  2>2  feet  tall,  18  inches  broad 

Or  23^  to  3  feet  tall,  21  inches  broad 

Juniperus  chinensis  aurea         2  to  2J2  feet  tall,  12  inches  broad 

Or  23^2  to  3  feet  tall,  14  inches  broad 

Juniperus  communis  hibernica         2  to  2J2  feet  tall,     7  inches  broad 

Or  2>2  to  3  feet  tall,  10  inches  broad 

Juniperus  communis  suecica         2  to  2J2  feet  tall,     7  inches  broad 

Or  2)-2  to  3  feet  tall,  10  inches  broad 

Juniperus  excelsa  stricta         2  to  2)2  feet  tall,  21  inches  broad 

Or  i}^2  to  3  feet  tall,  27  inches  broad 

Juniperus  japonica  aurea         2  to  2'  2  feet  tall,  24  inches  broad 

Or  2J-2  to  3  feet  tall,  30  inches  broad 

Juniperus  sabina         2  to  2J2  feet  tall,  24  inches  broad 

Or  2J^  to  3  feet  tall,  30  inches  broad 

Pinus  montana         2  to  23-2  feet  tall,  21  inches  broad 

Or  2}^  to  3  feet  tall,  27  inches  broad 

Pinus  montana  mughus         2  to  2J-2  feel  tall,  30  inches  broad 

Or  23^2  to  3  feet  tall,  40  inches  broad 

Retinispora  filifera         2  to  232  feet  tall,  20  inches  broad 

Or  232  to  3  feet  tall,  24  inches  broad 

Retiyiispora  pisifera         2  to  232  feel  tall,  16  inches  broad 

Or  232  to  3  feet  tall,  20  inches  broad 

Retinispora  pisifera  aurea         2  to  232  feet  tall,  16  inches  broad 

Or  232  to  3  feet  tall,  20  inches  broad 

Retinispora  plumosa         2  to  232  feet  tall,  12  inches  broad 

Or  232  to  3  feet  tall,  15  inches  broad 

Retinispora  plumosa  aurea         2  to  232  feet  tall,  16  inches  broad 

Or  232  to  3  feet  tall,  20  inches  broad 

Sciadopitys  verticiilata         2  to  23^  feet  tall,  15  inches  broad 

Or  23/2  to  3  feet  tall,  18  inches  broad 

Thuya  occidentalis  globosa         2  to  232  feet  tall,  27  inches  broad 

Or  232  to  3  feet  tall,  33  inches  broad 

Thuya  occidentalis  siberica         2  to  23^  feet  tall,  18  inches  broad 

Or  23^  to  3  feet  tall,  21  inches  broad 

Thuya  orientalis         2  to  23^2  feet  tall,  12  inches  broad 

Or  23^  to  3  feet  tall,  15  inches  broad 

Tsuga  canadensis  globosa         2  to  23^  feet  tall,  27  inches  broad 

Or  23i  to  3  feet  tall,  33  inches  broad 

Rhododendron  maximum         2  to  23l2  feet  tall,  24  inches  broad 

Or  232  to  3  feet  tall,  27  inches  broad 

Rhododendron  catawbiense         2  to  23-'2  feet  tall,  24  inches  broad 

Or  23^2  to  3  feet  tall,  27  inches  broad 

Rhododendron  catawbiense  hybridiim  2  to  232  feet  tall,  24  inches  broad 

Or  232  to  3  feet  tall,  27  inches  broad 

Kalmia  lalifolia         2  to  23^2  feet  tall,  22  inches  broad 

Or  23-^  to  3  feet  tall,  27  inches  broad 

Fourth  Row 

Juniperus  excelsa  stricta  15  to  18  inches  tall,  15  inches  broad 

Or  18  to  24  inches  tall,  18  inches  broad 

Juniperus  japonica  15  to  18  inches  tall,  14  inches  broad 

Or  18  to  24  inches  tall,  18  inches  broad 


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EVERGREENS  SUITABLE  FOR  A  LARGE  HOUSE 


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Savin  Juniper 

Tamarisk-leaved  Juniper 

Globe-shaped  Red  Cedar 

Dwarf  Mountain  Pine 

Golden  Thread-branched  Cypress 
Plumed  Cypress 

Globe  Arborvitae 

Dwarf  Japanese  Yew 

Ashberry 

Carolina  Rhododendron 

Mountain  Laurel 

Drooping  Andromeda 

Lily  of  the  Valley  Shrub 

Evergreen  Bittersweet 
Large-leaved  Evergreen  Bittersweet 
V'ariegated  Evergreen  Bittersweet 
Broad-leaved  Evergreen  Bittersweet 


Fourth  Row,  Continued 

Junipi'rus  sabiita 

Or 
Juniperus  sabina  tamarixrifniia 

Or 
Junipents  virginiutia  globoaa 

Or 
Pinus  moiilana  mitghits 

Or 
Retinispora  fUifera  aurea 
Retinispora  plumnsa 

Or 
Thuya  occidentiilis  globosa 

Or 
Taxus  cuspidata  iiuna 


Berheris  aquifolium 
Rhododendron  carolinianun 


Or 


Kaimia  latifolia 

Leucothoe  catesbaei 

I 

Pieris  floribuiida 

( 

Euonymus  radicans 

Eiionymus  radicans  grandifolin 

Euonymus  radicans  varicgala 

Enonymus  radicans  vcgcla 


Or 


If)  to  IH  inches  tall, 
18  to  ^4  inches  tall, 
li  to  1.")  inches  tail, 
15  to  18  inches  tall, 
15  to  18  inches  tall, 
18  to  24  inch<-s  tail, 
12  to  15  inches  tall, 
15  to  18  inches  tall, 
15  to  18  inches  tall, 
15  to  18  inches  tall, 
18  to  a  inches  tall, 
15  to  18  inches  tall, 
18  to  a  inches  tall, 
12  to  15  inches  tall, 
15  to  18  inches  tall, 
15  to  18  inches  tall, 
18  to  24  inches  tall, 
15  to  18  inches  tall, 
18  to  24  inches  tall, 
15  to  18  inches  tall, 
18  to  24  inches  tall, 
12  to  15  inches  tall, 
15  to  18  inches  tall, 
12  to  15  inches  tall, 
15  to  18  inches  tall, 
10  to  12  inches  tall, 
ID  to  12  inches  tal 
Id  to  12  inches  tu 
H  to  10  inches  ta 


■  description 
see  page 


15  inches  broad 
18  inches  broad 
12  to  15  inches  broad 
15  to  18  inches  broad 
15  to  18  inches  broad 
18  to  24  inches  broad 
15  to  18  inches  broad 
18  to  24  inches  broad 
18  to  24  inches  broad 
10  inches  broad 
12  inches  broad 

,  15  to  18  inches  broad 

,  18  to  24  inches  broa<l 

,  15  to  18  inches  broad 

,  18  to  24  inches  broad 
12  inches  broad 
15  inches  broad 

,  15  inches  broad 

,  18  inches  broad 

,  15  inches  broad 
22  inches  broad 

,  12  inches  broad 

,  15  inches  broad 

,  12  to  15  inches  broad 
15  to  18  inches  broad 
6  to  8  inches  broad 

8  to  10  inches  broad 
0  to  8  inches  broad 
8  to  10  inches  broad 


EVERGREENS   SUITABLE   FOR   A   MEDIUM-SIZED   HOUSE 


Back  Row 

Chinese  Juniper 
Silver-tipped  Chinese  Juniper 
Irish  Juniper 
Swedish  Juniper 
Red  Cedar 
Blue  Cedar 
Pea-fruited  Cypress 
Golden  Pea-fruited  Cypress 
Plumed  Cypress 
Golden  plumed  Cypress 
American  Arborvitae 
Peabody's  Golden  Arborvitae 
Pyramidal  Arborvitae 
Douglas's  Pyramidal  Arborvitae 
Siberian  Arborvitae 

Chinese  Juniper 
Silver-tipped  Chinese  Juniper 
Golden  Chinese  Juniper 


Between  Windows,  in  Corners  and  About  Angles 

Juniperus  chinensis 

Juniperus  chinensis  argentea 

Juniperus  communis  hibcrnica 

Juniperus  communis  suecica 

Juniperus  mrginiana 

Juniperus  virginiana  glauca 

Retinispora  pisifera 

Retinispora  pisifera  aurea 

Retinispora  plumosa 

Retinispora  plumosa  aurea 

Thuya  occidentalis 

Thuya  occidentalis  aurea 

Thuya  occidentalis  pyramidalis 

Thuya  occidentalis  douglasii  pyramidalis 

Thuya  occidentalis  siberica 


4  to  5 
Or  5  to  6 

4  to  5 
Or  5  to  6 

4  to  5 
Or  5  to  6 

4  to  5 
Or  5  to  6 

4  to  5 
Or  5  to  6 

4  to  5 
Or  5  to  G 

4  to  5 
Or  5  to  6 

4  to  5 
Or  5  to  6 

4  to  5 
Or  5  to  6 

4  to  5 
Or  5  to  6 

4  to  5 
Or  5  to  6 

4  to  5 
Or  5  to  6 

4  to  5 
Or  5  to  6 

4  to  5 
Or  5  to  6 

4  to  5 
Or  5  to  6 


feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall, 
feet  tall. 


30  inches 
33  inches 
33  inches 
36  inches 
15  inches 
15  inches 
15  inches 
15  inches 
15  inches 
18  inches 
12  inches 
15  inches 
30  inches 
33  inches 
30  inches 
33  inches 
24  inches 
30  inches 
30  inches 
33  inches 
18  inches 
21  inches 
21  inches 
24  inches 
12  inches 
14  inches 
18  inches 
21  inches 
30  inches 
33  inches 


broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 
broad 


Back  Row  —  Under  Windows 

Juniperus  chinensis 


2>2  to  3  feet  tall,  21  inches  broad 
Or  3  to  4  feet  tall,  24  inches  broad 
Juniperus  chinensis  argentea         i^i  to  3  feet  tall,  21  inches  broad 
Or  3  to  4  feet  tall,  27  inches  broad 
Juniperus  chinensis  aurea         23-2  to  3  feet  tall,  14  inches  broad 
Or  3  to  4  feet  tall,  10  inches  broad 


"THE         STANDARD 


O  F 


QUALITY 


FOR 


AMERICA" 


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EVERGREENS  SUITABLE  FOR  A  MEDIUM-SIZED  HOUSE 


Polish  Juniper 

Irish  Juniper 

Swedish  Juniper 

Greek  Juniper 

Golden  Japanese  Juniper 

Thread-branched  Cypress 


Back  Row  —  Under  Windows,  Continued  For 

Junipcrus  communis  cracovia         ^214  to  3  feet  tall,  14  inches  broad 
Or  3  to  4  feet  tall,  16  inches  broad 
Juniperus  communis  hibernica         2}^  to  3  feet  tall,  10  inches  broad 
Or  3  to  4  feet  tall,  1^2  inches  broad 

2J^  to  3  feet  tall,  10  inches  broad 
Or  3  to  4  feet  tall,  12  inches  broad 

23'2  to  3  feet  tall,  27  inches  bioad 
Or  3  to  4  feet  tall,  33  inches  broad 

23^  to  3  feet  tall,  30  inches  broad 
Or  3  to  4  feet  tall,  36  inches  broad 

2J4  to  3  feet  tall,  24  inches  broad 
Or  3  to  4  feet  tall,  28  inches  broad 


Juniperus  communis  i 

Juniperus  excelsa  sfricta 


Ju 


niperus  japonica  aurea 
Rctinispora  filifera 


description 

see  page 

51 


What  a  cliarniing,  "cozy"  effect  has  been  obtained  by  massing  foundation  ever- 
greens at  each  side  of  the  entrance  of  this  liome!  Note  also  the  use  of  Vines. 


Pea-fruited  Cypress 
Golden  Pea-fruited  Cypress 
Plumed  Cypress 
Golden  Plumed  Cypress 
Siberian  Arborvitae 
Hovey's  Golden  Arborvitae 
Oriental  Arborvitae 
Globe  Hemlock 

Chinese  Juniper 
Silver-tipped  Chinese  Juniper 


Relinispora  pisijera 

Retinispora  pisijera  aurea 

Retinispora  plumosa 

Retinispora  plumosa  aurea 

Thuya  occidentalis  siberica 

Thuya  occidentalis  hoveyi 

Thuya  oricntalis 

Tsuga  cantidensig  glohosa 

Second  Row 


2}^  to  3  feet  tall,  20  inches  broad 
Or    3  to  4  feet  tall,  24  inches  broad 

23^  to  3  feet  tall,  20  inches  broad 
Or  3  to  4  feet  tall,  24  inches  broad 

23^  to  3  feet  tall,  15  inches  broad 
Or  3  to  4  feet  tall,  18  inches  broad 

23-2  to  3  feet  tall,  20  inches  broad 
Or  3  to  4  feet  tall,  24  inches  broad 

234  to  3  feet  tall,  21  inches  broad 
Or    3  to  4  feet  tall,  27  inches  broad 

23^  to  3  feet  tall,  20  inches  broad 
Or  3  to  4  feet  tall,  24  inches  broad 

232  to  3  feet  tall,  15  inches  broad 
Or  3  to  4  feet  tall,  18  inches  broad 

23^  to  3  feet  tall,  33  inclies  broad 
Or  3  to  4  feet  tall,  40  inches  broad 


Juniperus  ckinensis         2  to  232  feet  tall,  IS  inches  broad 

Or  23^  to  3  feet  tall,  21  inches  broad 

Juniperus  ckinensis  argentea         2  to  23^2  feet  tall,  18  inches  broad 

Or  23'2  to  3  feet  tall,  21  inches  broad 


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Second  Row  —  Conliniicd 


Golden  Chinese  Juniper 

Irish  Juniper 

Swedisli  Juniper 

Greek  Juniper 

Golden  Japanese  Juniper 

Savin  Juniper 

Mountain  Pine 

Dwarf  Mountain  Pine 

Thread-branched  Cypress 

Pea-fruited  Cypress 

Golden  Pea-fruited  Cypress 

Plumed  Cypress 

Golden  Plumed  Cypress 

Umbrella  Pine 

Globe  Arboi-vitae 

Siberian  Arborvitae 

Oriental  Arborvitae 

Globe  Hemlock 

Great  Laurel 

Catawban  Rhododendron 

Hybrid  Catawban  Rliododendron 

Mountain  Laurel 

Greek  Juniper 

Japanese  Juniper 

Savin  Juniper 

Tamarisk-leaved  Juniper 

Globe-shaped  Red  Cedar 

Dwarf  Mountain  Pine 

Golden  Thread-branched  Cypress 
Plumed  Cypress 

Globe  Arborvitae 

Dwarf  Japanese  Vew 

Ashberry 

Carolina  Rhododendron 

Mountain  Laurel 

Drooping  Andromeda 


sc 

IlilKC 

Jiinlpcritx  chiiu'risis  a 

uret 

2  to  2}^ 

feet  tall. 

12 

nches  broad 

50 

Or  2J^  to  3 

Feet  tall. 

14 

nches  broad 

Juniperus  communis  liiber 

nict 

2  to  ili 

feet  tall, 

7 

nches  broad 

.-.1 

Or  21/^  to  3 

eet  tall, 

10 

nches  broad 

Juniperus  communis  succica 

2  to2>^ 

feet  tall. 

7 

nches  broad 

.->! 

Or  214  to  3 

teet  tall. 

10 

nches  broad 

Juniperus  excelsa  st 

rieti 

2  to  21^ 

reel  tall. 

21 

nches  broad 

51 

Or  2}.^  to  3 

eet  tall, 

27 

nches  broad 

Juniperus  japonica  a 

urea 

2  to  23^ 

rect  tall, 

24 

nches  broad 

.•)1 

Or  ili  to  3 

eet  tall, 

30 

nches  broad 

Juniperus  sa 

'nna 

2  to2H 

Feet  tall. 

24 

nches  broad 

.-.1 

Or  2H  to  3 

eet  tall, 

30 

nches  broad 

Pinus  mnn 

tana 

2  to  2H 

Feel  tall. 

21 

nclii's  broad 

52 

Or  23-2  to  3 

eet  tall, 

27 

nches  broad 

Pinus  monlana  mughui 

2  to2H 

eet  tall, 

30 

nches  broad 

52 

Or  2}.^  to  3 

eet  tall. 

40 

nches  broad 

Retinispora  fit 

'fcra 

2  to  2^2 

Feet  tall. 

20 

nches  broad 

53 

Or  2^2  to  3 

eet  tall. 

24 

nches  broad 

Relinispora  pis 

fera 

2  to  2}-^ 

eet  tall. 

10 

nches  broad 

53 

Or  2]^  to  3 

eet  tall, 

20 

nches  broad 

Retinispora  pisifcra  anrea 

2  to  21^ 

feet  tall 

16 

nches  broad 

53 

Or  21^  to  3 

Feet  tall. 

20 

nches  broad 

Retinispora  plumose 

2  to  21^ 

'eet  tall. 

12 

nches  broad 

5;! 

Or  2}^  to  3 

eet  tall. 

15 

nches  broad 

Retinispora  plumosa  a 

urea 

2  to  ili 

Feet  tall. 

16 

nches  broad 

53 

Or  23'2  to  3 

Feet  tall, 

20 

nches  broad 

Sciadopilys  verticiUala 

2  to  23^ 

eet  tall, 

15 

nches  broad 

53 

Or  23^  to  3 

eet  tall. 

18 

nches  broad 

Thuya  occidcnialis  globosa 

2  to  23-^ 

Feet  tall, 

27 

nches  broad 

55 

Or  232  to  3 

Feet  tall, 

33 

nches  broad 

Thuija  oecidentalis  sib 

■rice 

2  to  232 

eel  tall, 

18 

nches  broad 

55 

Or  232  to  3 

Feet  tall. 

21 

nches  broad 

Thuya  oriel 

tali. 

2  to  23^ 

Feet  tall, 

12 

nches  broad 

55 

Or  23^  to  3 

Feet  tall, 

15 

nches  broad 

Tsuga  canadensis  globose 

2  to  23i 

Feet  tall, 

27 

nches  broad 

55 

Or  23-^  to  3 

eet  tall, 

33 

nches  broad 

Rhododendron  maximum 

2  to  23^  t 

eet  tall. 

24  1 

nches  broad 

57 

Or  23^  to  3 

Feet  tall. 

27 

nches  broad 

Rhododendron  catawh 

ensL 

2  to  23^ 

Feet  tall. 

24 

nches  broad 

57 

Or  23^  to  3 

Feet  tall. 

27 

nches  broad 

lihoitotlrntlron  catawbiense  hyh 

rida 

2  to  23^ 

Feet  tall. 

24 

nches  broad 

57 

Or  23^  to  3 

Feet  tall. 

27 

nches  broad 

Kalmia  latifolii 

2  to  232 

feet  tall 

22 

nches  broad 

56 

Or  23  2  to  3 

Feet  tall 

27 

inches  broad 

Third  Row 

Juniperus  excelsa  strict  a 

IS  to  18  inch 

s  tall,  1 

5  in 

ches  broad 

51 

Or  18  to  24  inches  tall,  18  in 

:hes  broad 

Juniperus  japonica 

Or 

15  to  18  inches  tall,  14  inches  broad 
18  to  24  inches  tall,  18  inches  bioad 

51 

Juniperus  sabina 

15  to  18  inches  tall,  16  in 

:hes  broad 

.-,1 

Or  18  to  a  inches  tall,  18  inches  broad 

J 

uniperus  sabina  tamariscifolia 

12  to  15  inch« 

s  tall,  1 

2  to  15  inches  broad 

51 

Or 

15  to  18  inchc 

s  tall,  1 

5  to 

18  inches  broad 

Juniperus  virginiana  globosa 

15  to  18  inches  tail,  15  to  18  inches  bioad 

51 

Or 

18  to  24  inchc 

s  tall,  1 

5  to  24  inches  broad 

I'inus  monliina  mughus 

12  to  15  inches  tall,  15  to 

18  inches  broad 

52 

Or 

15  to  18  inches  tall,  18  to 

24  inches  broad 

Relinispora  fiiifera  aurea 

15  to  18  inches  tall,  18  to 

24  inches  broad 

53 

Retinispora  plumosa 

15  to  18  inches  tall,  10  inches  broad 

53 

Oi 

18  to  24  inche 

s  tall,  1 

2  inches  broad 

Thuya  oecidentalis  globosa 

15  to  18  inches  tall,  16  to 

18  inches  broad 

55 

Or  18  to  24  inchf 

s  tall,  18  to 

24  inches  broad 

Taxus  cuspidata  nana 

12  to  15  inch 

>s  tall,  1 

5  to 

18  inches  broad 

54 

Or 

15  to  18  inches  tall,  18  to 

24  inches  broad 

Berber  is  aijuifolium 

15  to  18  inchf 

s  tall,  1 

2  in 

:hes  broad 

56 

Or 

18  to  24^inchfc 

s  tall,  1 

5  inches  broad 

Rhododendron  carolinianum 

15  to  18  inchf 

s  tall,  1 

5  inches  broad 

57 

Or 

18  to  24  inches  tall,  18  inches  broad 

Kalmia  latifotia 

15  to  18  inch( 

>s  tall,  1 

5  inches  broad 

56 

Or 

18  to  24  inch« 

s  tall,  2 

i  inches  broad 

Leucothoc  catesbaei 

12  to  15  inches  tall,  12  inches  broad 

56 

Or 

15  to  18  inchf 

s  tall,  1 

T  in 

^hes  broad 

THE    STANDARD    OF    QUALITY 


FOR 


A  M  E  R  I  C  A 


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EVERGREENS  SUITABLE  FOR  A  MEDIUM -SIZED  HOUSE 


Lily  of  the  Valley  Shrub 

Evergreen  Bittersweet 
Large-leaved  Evergreen  Bittersweet 
Variegated  Evergreen  Bittersweet 
Broad-leaved  Evergreen  Bittersweet 


Third   Row,   Continued  For  description 

see  page 

Pieris  floribunda  li  to  15  inches  tall,  li  to  15  inches  broad  56 

Or  15  to  IS  inches  tall,  15  to  18  inches  broad  56 

Euonymus  radicans         10  to  12  inches  tall,     0  to     8  inches  broad  56 

Euonymus  radicans  grandifolia         10  to  12  inches  tall,    8  to  10  inches  broad  56 

Euonymus  radicans  rariegala  10  to  12  inches  tall,    6  to    8  inches  broad  56 

Euonymus    radicans  vegcta  8  to  10  inches  tall,    8  to  10  inches  broad  56 


EVERGREENS   SUITABLE   FOR  A   SMALL   HOUSE   OR   BUNGALOW 

Note:  The  following  assortment  is  primarily  for  small  houses  on  low  foundations.  If  your  house  is  set  on  a  high  founda- 
tion, as  is  sometimes  the  case  with  bungalows,  the  assortment  of  "Evergreens  suitable  for  a  Medium-Sized  House"  will  be  more 
desirable.     Vice  versa  —  if  a  medium-sized  house  is  set  on  very  low  foundations,  the  following  lists  will  be  more  suitable. 

Back  Row 

Polish  Juniper 

Irish  Juniper 

Swedish  Juniper 

Red  Cedar 

Pea-fruited  Cypress 

Golden  Pea-fruited  Cypress 


Plumed  Cypress 
Golden  Plumed  Cypress 

American  Arborvitae 

Peabody's  Golden  Arborvitae 

Douglas's  Pyramidal  Arborvitae 

Pyramidal  Arborvitae 


Between  Windows,  in  Corners,  and  About  Angles 

Juniperus  comntunis  cracoria 

Juniperus  communis  hibcrnica 

Juniperus  communis  suecica 

Juniperus  virginiana 

Retinispora  pisifera 

Retinispora  pisifera  aurea 

Retinispora  plumosa 
Retinispora  phtmosa  aurea 

Thuya  occidcntaiis 

Thuya  occidentalis  aurea 

Thuya  occidcntaiis  douglasii  pyramidalis 

Thuya  occidentalis  pyramidalis 


3  to  -1  feet  tall. 

16 

inches  broad 

51 

Or  4  to  5  feet  tall, 

18 

inches  broad 

3  to  4  feet  tall. 

12 

inches  broad 

51 

Or  4  to  5  feet  tall. 

15 

inches  broad 

3  to  4  feet  tall. 

12 

inches  broad 

51 

Or  4  to  5  feet  tall, 

15 

inches  broad 

3  to  4  feel  tall, 

12 

inches  broad 

51 

Or  4  to  5  feet  tall. 

15 

inches  broad 

4  to  4  feet  tall. 

24 

inches  broad 

53 

Or  3  to  5  feet  tall, 

30 

inches  broad 

3  to  4  feet  tall, 

24 

inches  broad 

53 

Or  4  to  5  feet  tall. 

30 

inches  broad 

3  to  4  feet  tall. 

18 

inches  broad 

53 

3  to  4  feet  tall. 

24 

inches  broad 

53 

Or  4  to  5  feet  tall. 

30 

inches  broad 

3  to  4  feet  tall. 

15 

inches  broad 

55 

Or  4  to  5  feet  tall. 

18 

inches  broad 

3  to  4  feet  tall. 

18 

inches  broad 

55 

Or  4  to  5  feet  tall. 

21 

inches  broad 

3  to  4  feet  tall. 

15 

inches  broad 

55 

Or  4  to  5  feet  tall. 

18 

inches  broad 

3  to  4  feet  tall. 

12 

inches  broad 

55 

Or  4  to  5  feet  tall. 

12 

inches  broad 

Back  Row  Under  Windows, 
Chinese  Juniper 

Silver-tipped  Chinese  Juniper 

Golden  Chinese  Juniper 

Irish  Juniper 

Swedish  Juniper 

Greek  Juniper 

Thread-branched  Cypress 

Pea-fruited  Cypress 

Golden  Pea-fruited  Cypress 

Plumed  Cypress 

Golden  Plumed  Cypress 

Umbrella  Pine 

Siberian  Arborvitae 

Oriental  Arborvitae 

Great  Laurel 

Catawban  Rhododendron 


and  Front  Row  Between  Windows,  in  Corners,  and  About  Angles 

Juniperus  ehinensis 


Juniperus  ehinensis  argentea 

Juniperus  ehinensis  aurea 

Juniperus  communis  hibernica 

Juniperus  communis  suecica 

Juniperus  excelsa  sfricta 

Retinispora  filifera 

Retinispora  pisifera 

Retinispora  pisifera  aurea 

Retinispora  plumosa 

Retinispora  plumosa  aurea 

Sciadopitys  verticillata 

Thuya  occidentalis  siberica 

Thuya  orientalis 

Rhododendron  maxinnir, 


Rhododendron  calawbiensc 


2  to  232  fs6t  t^l'i  18  inches  broad 

Or  2J^  to  3  feet  tall,  21  inches  broad 
2  to  2J2  feet  tall,  18  inches  broad 
2J2  to  3  feet  tall,  21  inches  broad 
2  to  2J2  feet  tall,  12  inches  broad 
2} 2  to  3  feet  tall,  14  inches  broad 
2  to    2J^^  feet  tall,  7  inches  broad 

Or  i}4  to  3  feet  tall,  10  inches  broad 
2  to  2J2  feet  tall,  7  inches  broad 
2^2  to  3  feet  tall,  10  inches  broad 
2  to  232  feet  tall,  21  inches  broad 
232  to  3  feet  tall,  27  inches  broad 
2  to  23-2  feet  tall,  20  inches  broad 

Or  232  to  3  feet  tall,  24  inches  broad 
2  to  23^^  feet  tall,  16  inches  broad 
232  to  3  feet  tall,  20  inches  broad 
2  to  2^2  f^Pt  tall,  16  inches  liroad 
2J2  to  3  feet  tall,  20  inches  broad 
2  to  232  feet  tall,  12  inches  broad 
234  to  3  feet  tall,  15  inches  broad 
2  to  232  feet  tall,  16  inches  broad 
23^  to  3  feet  tall,  20  inches  broad 
2  to  232  feet  tall,  15  inches  broad 

Or  232  to  3  feet  tall,  18  inches  broad 
2  to  23-2  feet  tall,  18  inches  broad 
23^  to  3  feet  tall,  21  inches  broad 
2  to  232  feet  tall,  12  inches  broad 
232  to  3  feet  tall,  15  inches  broad 
2  to  2,^2  feet  tall,  24  inches  broad 

Or  232  to  3  feet  tall,  27  inches  broad 
to  23^  feet  tall,  24  inches  broad 
1 2  to  3  feet  tall,  27  inches  broad 


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FRAMINGHAM,        MASS. 


EVERGREENS  SUITABLE  FOR  A  SMALL  HOUSE  OR  BUNGALOW         19 


Hybrid  Catawbiui  Rhododendron 
Mountain  laurel 


Back  Row,   etc.,   Contmued 

lihoildilfiirlrdii  rdlnirhirii.ir  lii/h 


(him     2  to  ^14  feet  bill,  ii  iTiclics  broad 
Or  i}4  to  3  feet  tiill,  '27  inches  broad 
Kdhiiin  hilifolia     2  to  2>^  feet  tall,  22  inches  broad 
Or  i}4  to  3  feet  tall,  27  inches  broad 


For  description 
see  page 
57 


A  simple  but  permanently  attractive  foundation  planting  of  evergreens. 


Front  Row — Under  Windows 


Greek  Juniper 

Japanese  Juniper 

Savin  Juniper 

Tamarisk-leaved  Juniper 

Globe-shaped  Red  Cedar 

Dwarf  Mountain  Pine 

Golden  Thread-branched  Cypress 
Plumed  Cypress 

Globe  Arborvitae 

Dwarf  Japanese  Yew 

Ashberry 

Carolina  Rhododendron 

Mountain  Laurel 

Drooping  Andromeda 

Lily  of  the  Valley  Shrub 

Evergreen  Bittersweet 
Large-leaved  Evergreen  Bittersweet 
Globe-shaped  Red  Cedar 

Broad-leaved  Evergreen  Bittersweet 


Jnnipvnis  rxrilsn  .siriria 

J niii piTtis  jnpDnica 

.hniiperns  snbina 

Jiniipcnix  snhina  lamariscifolia 

Jlllllprnis  riri/iiiinnii  glnhnsa 

Pinus  montana  miigfnis 

Retinispora  filifera  aurea 
Retinispora  plumosa 

Thuya  occidentalis  globosa 

Taxus  cii.'ipidafa  nana 

Bcrberis  nquifoliitm 

Rhmlodendron  carolinianu m 

Knimia  latifolia 

Leucothoe  caieshaei 

Pieris  floribunda 

Euonymus  radicans 

Euoiiymn.i  radicans  grandifolia 

Juniperus  Virginia  globosa 

Evnnymus  radicans  vegeta 


l.j  to  IS  inches  tall, 
Or  IH  to  24  inches  tall, 

15  to  18  inches  tall, 
Or  18  to  ii  inches  tall, 

15  to  18  inches  tall. 
Or  18  to  24  inches  tall, 

12  to  15  inches  tall, 
Or  15  to  18  inches  tall, 

15  to  18  inches  tall. 
Or  18  to  24  inches  tall, 

12  to  15  inches  tall, 
Or  15  to  18  inches  tall, 

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Or  18  to  24  inches  tall, 

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Or  15  to  18  inches  tall, 

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15  to  18  inches  tall. 
Or  18  to  24  inches  tall, 

15  to  18  inches  tall. 
Or  18  to  24  inches  tall, 

12  to  15  inches  tall. 
Or  15  to  18  inches  tall, 

12  to  15  inches  tall, 
Or  15  to  18  inches  tall, 

10  to  12  inches  tall, 

10  to  12  inches  tall, 

15  to  18  inches  tall, 
Or  18  to  24  inches  tall, 

8  to  10  inches  tall, 


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inches  broad 
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to  15  inches  broad 
to  18  inches  broad 
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to  24  inches  broad 
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Screen  Planting 


The  planting  of  shrubs  and  trees  around  one's  place  can  be  made  to  do  much  more 
than  beautify.  For  instance,  possibly  there  is  an  unpretty  view  from  some  of  your  windows, 
or  porch  —  a  cut-away  embankment,  an  unkempt  vacant  lot,  or  the  service  jard  of  a 
neighbor's  place  with  its  attendant  flapping  line  of  clothes  on  wash-days.  Or  perhaps  your 
neighbor  is  a  bit  careless  and  permits  refuse  to  collect  in  his  back  yard.  If  so,  the  vista  from 
your  windows  may  be  something  like  that  shown  in  sketch  No.  6. 


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Sketch  No.  6 


How  much  more  pleasing  the  view  would  be  if  by  planting  Framingham  Nursery 
stock  you  were  to  make  it  resemble  something  like  Sketch  No.  7. 


Is  there  anything  attractive  in  this  baclc  yard  witli  its  flapping 
wash?    The  harmony  of  surroundings  is  completely  spoiled. 

Such  a  screen  is  niade  up  very  similarly  to  the  way  we  have  already  suggested  for 
Foundation  planting;  using  for  the  back  (or  outside)  row  any  of  the  very  tall  growing 
shrubs  listed  on  Page  26;  with  possibly  a  tree  or  two  to  give  it  point;  see  Page  28.  In  the 
next  row  (nearer  your  house)  and  on  the  ends  of  the  back  row,  fairly  tall  or  medium  shrubs 


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may  be  used.     Aiul,  as  is  often  desirable,  in  front  of  this  a  third  row  of  medium  or  small 
shrubs  to  further  soften  the  lines  and  break  all  possible  monotony  on  your  side  of  the  screen. 
This  presents  an  ojjportuuily  to  use  shrubs  with  fine  foliage  or  bark  colorings,  as 
well  as  flowering  shrubs. 


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A  screen  of  Evergreens  is  also  ^'ery  good  for  this  piu-pose,  and  possesses  the  added 
advantage  of  blocking  the  view  the  whole  year  round,  as  is  shown  on  Sketch  No.  8. 


\el  obst'r\e  how   easily  and  effectively  a  service-yard  may  be 
screened  in  summer  and  winter  with  Framingham  evergreens. 

Evergreens  suitable  for  this  purpose  will  be  found  on  Page  '-29. 

Or  perhaps,  in  your  own  back  yard  —  while  you  do  not  allow  refuse  to  collect  — 
your  own  clothes  yard  is  exposed  to  public  view.  In  such  case  you  can  improve  matters 
immensely  by  putting  in  a  shrubbery  screen  similar  to  the  one  suggested  in  Sketch  No.  7 


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or  by  planting  a  one-row  screen  of  dense  columnar  Evergreens.  The  latter  has  two 
advantages  —  First,  being  evergreen,  the  eflfect  lasts  all  year  round;  even  winter's  harshest 
touch  cannot  lessen  it.  Second,  narrow  Evergreens  like  these  do  not  take  up  much 
land  space.     These  columnar  Evergreens  are  presented  on  Page  'id. 


Sketch  No.   8 


Planting  for  Seclusion  and  Privacy 

While  serving  a  slightly  different  purpose,  shrubbery  screens  planted  to  bring  greater 
seclusion  and  privacy  to  a  home  should  be  planned  and  handled  in  much  the  same  manner 
as  that  which  we  already  have  suggested  for  the  Screen  Plantings  described  in  the 
foregoing  paragraphs. 

Your  house  may  be  close  to  your  neighbor's.  From  the  windows  of  the  house  next 
door  one  can  look  into  your  windows,  or  vice-versa.  Lights  from  the  other  house  or  from  the 
street  may  annoy  you  on  summer  evenings.  You  have  not  the  feeling  of  seclusion  you 
would  most  enjoy. 

Sketch  No.  9  illustrates  the  remedy. 

See  pages  (26  and  ''28  for  the  shrubs  suitable  for  screening  as  above. 

This  planting  (of  deciduous  varieties)  is  very  similar  to  that  shown  in  Sketch  No.  7 
—  the  taller  shrubs  being  nearest  your  neighbor's  and  the  smaller  shrubs  toward  your  own 
house.    The  use  of  deciduous  shrubs  for  a  planting  such  as  this  is  especially  good  if  you  go 


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away  for  a  portion  of  the  Winter  and  are  at  home  a  coiisi(leral)le  part  of  tlie  Summer,  when 
the  leaves  are  on.  Hut,  if  hke  most  of  us,  you  spend  more  time  in  your  house  (hiring  the 
Winter  months,  when  the  leaves  are  off,  and  are  on  your  vacation  duriui^  the  j^reater  part 
of  the  Sunnner  season,  the  more  geiminely  serviceal)le  type  of  screen  for  you  to  plant  would 
he  one  of  Evergreens,  as  depicted  in  Sketch  No.  10. 

The  effect  of  fallen  snow  on  an  Evergreen  screen  of  this  kind  is  always  attractive 
and  cluHMy.     Moreover,  if  the  spot  to  be  planted  is  North  or  West  of  your  house,  such  a 


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A  haiulsoim'  sirfoii  (il  Jii  Uluous  tri'os  ;uul  Uiii>i'  shrubs  siT\iiiy  both 
to   bt-autilN    and   to  slim   out   the  view   of  a   iieij>liboi 's  back   .\ard. 


planting  will  make  a  very  efficient  wind-break  and  provide  welcome  protection  against 
the  driving  snow.  This  type  of  screen  is  also  effective  in  shading  out  possible  annoyance 
from  street  lights  etc.,  all  the  year  round.     See  page  '■29  for  such  evergreens. 

About  many  homes  are  shade  trees  so  arranged  at  the  side  or  rear  of  house  that 
they  could  be  made  into  very  inviting  spots  for  lunches,  teas,  suppers,  and  little  parties 
during  the  hot  summer  weather  —  were  it  not  for  the  fact  that  thej^  are  more  or  less  open 


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to  public  gaze.     Here  is  an  opportunity,  then,  to  utilize  such  spots  by  surrounding  them 
with  a  shrubbery  border  screen,  evergreen  hedge,  or  evergreen  border. 


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Sketch  No.  9 


Shrubbery  border-screens  are  discussed  on  pages  !26  and  28. 
Evergreen  hedges  are  discussed  on  page  34. 
Evergreen  borders  are  discussed  on  pages  29  and  .'31. 


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Sketch  No.  10 


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But  whatever  of  this  maleri;i,l  is  used,  the  result  will  he  approximately  like  sketch 
No.  11. 

Such  a  treat  uieut  will  all'onl  ;in  artistic  aud  usefully  secluded  nook,  screened  off 
from  everyhody  outside. 


Sketch  No.  1 1 


Piazzas,  also,  can  very  easily  he  made  more  attractive,  u.seful,  comfortable  and 
secure  a<;ainst  public  vision,  the  g}are  of  lights,  and  the  attacks  of  wind  or  weather,  by 
planting  any  of  the  \'ines  listed  and  described  on  pages  40  and  41. 


Note  general  planting  directions  on  page  58  —  but 
first  of  all  bear  in  mind  this  most  important  of  all 
rules:  that  it  is  better  not  to  plant  at  all  than  to 
plant  cheap  inferior  stock  from  some  unknown  source 
and  be  led  into  disappointment,  waste  of  time  and 
toss  of  money.  The  infinite  care  taken  in  raising 
Framingham  Nursery  stock  assures  the  highest  pos- 
sible quality  at  a  fair  price. 


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Plants  for  this  purpose  are  here   classifieil  as   in  preceding  lists:  —  (1)  according  to  ultimate  height,  (i)  by  color  of  flower, 
etc.  (3)  by  common  name.     Individual  heights  given  in  each  case  indicate  size  in  which  plants  are  now  ready  for  delivery. 
Dagger(t)  signifies  suitability  for  sea -shore  planting. 

Varieties  Attaining  a  Height  of  15  to  25  feet 

(These  varieties  should  be  planted  0  feet  apart  with  smaller  shrubs  as  classified  under  Foundation  Planting  for  front  rows.) 


PURPLE  FLOWERS 
False  Indigo  Amorphafruticosa 

Foliage  feathery.  Very  dark  violet  purple  flowers  in 
spikes  i  to  3  inches  long  in  June,  make  a  very  handsome 
shrub. 

YELLOW  FLOWERS 
Siberian  Pea  Caragana  arborescens 

Flowers  in  June.     Bark  dark  green  and  foliage  very  neat. 

Fruit  in  small  green  pods  like  pea-pods. 
Cornelian  Cherry  Cormis  mascula 

Dense  habit.     Foliage  glossy.     Very  attractive^  in  March 

and  April  with  its  yellow  flowers,  and  again  in  the  fall 

with  shining,  scarlet,  edible  fruit. 

WHITE  FLOWERS 

White  Fringe  Chionanlhus  virginica 

Foliage  large,  dark  green.  Flowers  in  large  panicles  4 
to  6  inches  long,  in  May  and  June,  make  a  very  showy 
shiub.     Black  grape-like  fruit. 

Blue  Dogwood  Cornus  allernifolia 

\'ery  graceful;  branches  in  whorls.  Flowers  in  late 
May  and  early  June.  Dark  blue  berries  find  great 
favor  with  birds.     See  page  44. 

Silver  Bell  Halesia  Carolina 

Spreading  habit.  Beautiful,  large  bell-shaped  flowers 
profusely   borne   in   May   give   a   very   distinctive  effect. 

Wayfaring  Tree  Viburnum  lantana 

Foliage  large,  silvery  on  under-side.  Clusters  of  flowers 
in  May  followed  by  red  fruit  turning  black  in  autumn. 
Attracts  birds. 


VARIETIES  VALUABLE  FOR  FRUIT  EFFECT 
White  Fringe  Chionanlhus  virginica 

F'oliage  large,  dark  green.  White  flowers  in  large  panicles 
4  to  6  inches  long,  in  May  and  June,  make  a  very  showy 
shrub.     Black  grape-like  fruit. 

Blue  Dogwood  Cornus  allernifolia 

Very  graceful,  branches  in  whorls.  White  flowers  in 
late  May  and  early  June.  Dark  blue  berries  flnd  great 
favor  with  birds.    See  page  44. 


Cornelian  Cherry 

Dense  habit.     Foliage  glossy 


Cornus  mascula 


Very  attractive  in  March 
and  April  with  its  yellow  flowers  and  again  in  the  fall 
with  shining,   scarlet,   edible  fruit.      Attracts   birds. 

Spindle  Tree  Euonymus  europaei 

Inconspicuous  white  flowers.  Foliage  dark,  turning 
crimson  in  autumn.  Scarlet-orange  fruit.  Attracts 
birds.     See  page  43. 

tStaghorn  Sumac  I^hiis  lyphina 

Picturesque  native  shrub.  Branches  hairj'.  Large  cones 
of  deep  brick  red  fruit  covered  with  crimson  hairs.  .At- 
tracts birds. 

Wayfaring  Tree  Viburmim  lanlana 

Foliage  large,  silvery  on  under  side.  Clusters  of  white 
flowers  in  May,  followed  by  red  fruit  turning  to  black 
in  autumn.    Attracts  birds. 


Varieties  Attaining  Height  of  10  to  15  feet 

(These  shrubs  should  be  planted  5  feet  apart.    Plant  smaller  shrubs  as  listed  under  Foundation  Planting  for  front  rows.) 

WHITE  FLOWERS 
tGroundsel  Tree  Baccharis  halimifolia 


Fluffy   flowers   in   September    makes   this   shrub   appear 
as  covered  with  cotton. 
Bailey's  Dogwood  Cormis  bailcyi 

Tall  and  comparatively  narrow.  Blooms  nearly  all 
summer.  Branches  dark  red,  particularly^  effective  in 
winter.     White  berries  in  fall.     Attracts   birds. 

tGray  Dogwood  Cornus  panicvlala 

Creamy  white  flowers  in  July.    White  berries  in  autumn. 

Attracts  birds. 
European  Red  Osier  Cornus  sanguinea 

Blooms  in   July.     White   berries   in  autumn.     Attracts 

birds. 
tArrow-wood  Viburnum  denlatum. 

Flat   flower    clusters    in    June    followed    by    black    fruit. 

Attracts  birds. 
tHigh-bush  Cranberry  Viburnum  opulus. 

Flat  clusters  of  flowers  in  June  followed  by  red  berries. 

.\ttracts  birds. 


WHITE  FLOWERS,  (continued) 
tAmoor  River  Privet  Liguslrum  amurense 

Small  flowers  foflowcd  by  a  few  black  berries  in  autumn. 
Tall  and  rather  narrow.  Attractive  foliage.  Makes  a 
fine  hedge.     See  page  33. 

Sheep-berry  Viburnum  Icniago 

Flowers  creamy  white  and  very  fragrant.  Foliage  light 
glossy  green.     Fruit  bluish  black.     Attracts  birds. 

Common  Snowball  Viburnum  opulus  sterilis 

Round   masses  of  creamy   white  flowers  in  early  June. 

PURPLE  FLOWERS 

Smoke  Bush  Rhus  colinus 

Attractive  round  leaves.  Large  numbers  of  misty- 
looking  grayish  purple  flowers  appear  like  a  cloud  of 
smoke  in  early  June. 

Hungarian  Lilac  Syringa  josikaea 

Glossy  dark  leaves.  Flowers  appear  in  late  June,  after 
other  lilacs  have  faded. 


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VARIETIES  VALUABLE  FOR  BARK,  LEAF  AND 
FRUIT  EFFECT 

Bailey's  Dogwood  Cornus  bailcyi 

Wliili'   flowers   nearly   all   summer.      Branches   dark   red, 
very    etToetive   in   winter.      White    Ijerrics   attract   birds. 

Pink-fruited  Spindle  Tree  Euonymus  bungcana 

Fruit  pink,  opening  sn  as  to  show  its  red  seeds.     Very 
showy.     .Vttracts  birds. 

fEnglish  Privet  Liguslrum  vulgarc 

Small   white  flowers  followed  by  large  clusters  of  shiny 
Mack  showy  fruit.     Valuable  hedge  plant.     See  page  S'i. 

Purple-leaved  Plum  I'naius  jiisstirdi 

Insignificant  pink  flowers.      \'alual)le  for  its  deep  jmrple 
leaves  wliich  retain  their  color  until  late  in  the  fall. 

tBuckthom  Rhamnus  calhartica 

Foliage   dark   green,    branches   spiny.      Attractive    small 
black  fruit.     Good  hedge  plant.     See  page  Si. 


Carolina  Buckthorn  Rhamnu.i  caroliiiiana 

Leaves   dark   green    turning   to   yellow   orange   and    red. 
Red  berries  turn  black  in  fall,     .\ttracts  birds. 


fSmooth  Sumac  Klnix  glabra 

Bark  smooth.      Very  striking   in   autumn   with   its   diip 


brick  red  seeds  and  crimson  leaves. 


tArrow-wood  i'ibiiniinii  ihnUilum 

Flat  while  eluslers  of  flowers  in  June  followed  by   black 
berries  which  attract  birds. 

Sheep-berry  Viburnum  lentago 

Flowers  creamy  white  and  very  fragrant.     Foliage  light 
glossy  green.     Fruit  bluish  black.     Attracts  birds. 

tHigh-bush  Cranberry  Viburnum  opulus 

Flat  white  clusters  of  flowers   in   June  followecl    by   red 
berries.     Attracts  birds.  . 


Varieties  Attaining  Height  of  6  to  10  feet 

(Should  be  planted  about  4  feet  apart  with  smaller  shrubs  as  listed  umler  Foundation  Planting,  for  front  rows). 


RED  FLOWERS 

Red  Tartarian  Honeysuckle 

Lotiicrni  liilarica  grandiflora  rubra 
A  variety  of  the  well  known  honeysuckle.  Flowers  are 
red  with  orange  yellow  center  in  June.  Small  red  fruits 
somewhat  showy. 


PINK   FLOWERS 
tCommon  Hydrangea         Hydrangea  paniculata  grandiflora 
Large   cone-shaped   flowers   are    white   early   in   August, 
turning  to  deep  pink  shortly  afterward. 

fTartarian  Honeysuckle  Loniccra  laiarica 

Profusion  of  small  flowers  in  June.     Light  red  fruit. 

Large-flowered  Honeysuckle 

Lonicera  talarica  grandiflora  rosea 
Similar  to  preceding.     Flowers  larger. 

Rosa  Acacia  Robinia  hispida 

Beautiful  rose  colored  flowers  in  May  and    June.     Very 
fine  when  in  bloom. 


YELLOW  FLOWERS 

tCommon  Barberry 

Golden  Yellow  flowers  in  June  and   bi 
in  autumn. 


Berbcris  vulgaris 
liant  red  berries 


fSiberian  Dogwood  Cornus  sibcrica 

Small  flowers  in  June.  Large  handsome  leaves.  Blood 
red  stems  contrast  well  against  snow. 

Burning  Bush  Euonymus  alata 

Flowers  small  in  May  and  June.  Wood  corky.  Smooth 
foliage  turns  into  a  mass  of  flame  in  fall.  Bears  a  few 
red  berries.     Verv  svmmetrical. 


tGreen-twigged  Golden  Bell  Forsylhia  riridis 

Abundant  flowers  in  early   May.      Bark,   green. 


Yellow  Flowered  Honeysuckle 

Blooms  Mav  and  June. 


Loniccra  latarica  albida 


tFragrant  Sumac  Rhus  aromalica 

Small  flowers  in  cariy   May.     Leaves  aromatic,   turning 
deep  crimson  in  fall. 

PURPLE  FLOWERS 
Common  Lilac  Syringa  vulgaris 

Large  flowers  abundant  in  May.    Leaf  heart-shaped,  dark 
green. 

WHITE  FLOWERS 

Button  Bush  Cephalanlhus  occidcnialis 

Dense  creamy-white  flowers  from  July  to  September. 

Cornus  sericea 
and    Julv.      Blue    berries    in    October. 


tSilky  Dogwood 
Flowers    in    Jur 
Stems  reddish. 


American  Red  Osier  Cornus  stolonifcra 

Flowers    in   June.      Blood   red   stems   attractive   against 
snow. 


Pearl  Bush 


Exoclwrda  grandiflora 


Large  loose  clusters  of  flowers  in  May. 

White  Tartarian  Honeysuckle 

Loniccra  latarica  grandiflora  alba 

Flowers  in  May  and  June. 
Elderberry  Savibucus  canadensis 

Broad  flat  clusters  of  flowers  in  June  and  July,  followed 
by  black  berries  in  September  from  which  a  fine  wine 
can  be  made.     Berries  attract  birds. 


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WHITE  FLOWERS 
Golden  Elderberry  Sambucus  nigra  aurea 

Similar  to  preceding.     Leaves  golden  yellow.     Good  for 

dusty  places. 

Common  White  Lilac  Syringa  vulgaris  alba 

Large  flowers  abundant  in  May.  Leaves  heart-shaped, 
dark  green. 

tBlueberry  J'acciniuvi  corymbosum 

Small  urn-shaped,  waxy  flowers  sometimes  tinged  with 
pink.  Blue-black  edible  berries  in  July.  Brilliant 
scarlet  leaf  eff'ect  in  autumn. 

Single  Japanese  Snowball  Viburnum  iomentosum 

Flowers  2  to  3  inches  broad  in  June.  Fruit  red  turning 
to  black. 

VARIETIES  VALUABLE  FOR  BARK,  LEAF 
OR  BERRY  EFFECT 

fRed  Chokeberry  Aronia  arbutifolia 

Red  berries  and  crimson  leaves  in  autumn.  Attracts 
birds.     See  page  43. 

Black  Chokeberry  Arnnia  melanocarpa 

Black  berries  in  fall.     .Attractive  to  birds.     See  page  43. 

Bush  Aralia  Aralia  penlaphylla 

Beautiful  dark  green,  five-lobed  leaves  which  remain  on 
spiny  stems  late  in  fall.  Inconspicuous  yellowish  green 
flowers. 

tCommon  Barberry  Berberis  vulgaris 

Golden  yellow  flowers  in  Spring.  Crimson  berries  which 
attract  birds  remain  on  stems  in  fall  and  most  of  the 
winter.     Foliage  red  in  fall. 

fPurple-leaved  Barberrj'  Berberis  vulgaris  purpurea 

Similar  to  Common  Barberry.  Leaves  purple.  Fruit 
purple. 

Siberian  Dogwood  Cornus  siberica 

Small  yellow  flowers  in  June.  Large  handsome  leaves. 
Bark  is  brilliant  red  during  winter.  Fine  contrast  against 
snow. 

fSilky  Dogwood  Cornus  sericca 

White  flowers  in  June  and  July.  Blue  berries  in  October. 
Stems  reddish. 


American  Red  Osier  Cornus  slolonifera 

White  flowers  in  June.  Blood  red  stems  attractive 
against  snow. 

Yellow-stemmed  Osier  Cornus  slolonifera  lutea 

Bright  red  stems  make  it  very  showy  after  leaves  fall. 
Contrasts   well   against   red   stemmed   varieties. 

Burning  Bush  Euonymus  alatti 

Small  yellow  flowers  in  May  and  June.  Smooth  leaves 
turn  brilliant  red  and  orange  hues  in  fall,  making  a  mass 
of  flame.  Bears  few  red  berries.  Very  symmetrical 
grower. 

Winter  Berry  Ilex  vertieillata 

Very  bushy.  Branches  upright.  Foliage  light  green. 
Holds  its  scarlet  berries  until  midwinter.  Attracts  birds. 
See  page  44. 

Chinese  Cherry  Prunus  lomentosa 

Stems  covered  with  small  pink  blossoms  in  May  before 
leaves  appear.  Small  edible  cherries  borne  in  abundance. 
Attracts  birds.     See  page  13. 

tFragrant  Sumac  Rhus  aromalica 

Small  yellow  flowers  in  early  May.  Aromatic  leaves  turn 
dark  crimson  in  autumn. 

Elderberry  Sambucus  canadensis 

Broad  flat  clusters  of  white  flowers  in  June  and  July. 
Black  berries  in  September  from  which  a  fine  wine  can 
be  made.    Attracts  birds.    See  page  44. 

Golden  Elderberry  Sambucjis  nigra  aurea 

Similar  to  the  preceding.  Leaves  golden  yellow.  Valuable 
for  dusty  places. 

fNinebark  Spiraea  opulifolia 

Shaggy  bark.  Most  rapid  growing  shrub  we  list.  Valu- 
able for  quick  results. 

fGolden  Ninebark  Spiraea  opulifolia  aurea 

Similar  to  preceding.  Leaves  yellow.  Good  for  dusty 
places. 

tBlueberry  Vaccinium  corymbosum 

Urn-shaped  white  flowers,  tinged  with  pink  in  June. 
Bluish  black  edible  berries  in  July.  Brilliant  scarlet 
fall  leaf  coloring. 


Deciduous  Trees  for  Screen  Plantings 

The  two  following'  varieties  are  the  best  for  this  purpose.  Although  not  long  lived 
they  are  rapid  growing  and  give  quick  results. 

It  is  often  advisable  to  plant  these  trees  between  small  evergreens  planted  for  screen 
purposes.  By  the  time  the  e^'ergreens  have  grown  large  enough  to  be  effective,  these  trees 
have  come  to  the  end  of  their  usefulness  and  can  be  removed. 

Carolina  Poplar  Populus  deltoides 

Pyramidal  in  form.     Bark  grayish  green.     Foliage  heart-shaped,  bright  green.     .Vlso  valuable  for  shade.     See  page  39. 

Lombardy  Poplar  Populus  fastigiata 

A  tall  tree.  Branches  grow  upright  and  form  a  narrow  tree  giving  very  little  shade.  We  grow  this  variety  leaving  the  lower 
branches  on,  thus  making  a  tree  which  will  make  a  screen  near  the  ground  as  well  as  near  the  top.      Leaves  light  green. 


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Evergreens  for  Screen  Planting 


This  piirpitse  veqi 
larger  in  the  hack  row) 
also  he  iisetl  here  i'or  the 

American  Arborvitiie 

See  page  '>j. 
Pea-fruited  Cypress 

See  page  53. 
Golden  Pea-fruited  Cypress 

See  |)age  53. 
Golden  Plumed  Cypress 

See  page  53. 
Balsam  Kir 

See  page  50. 
White  Fir 

See  page  50. 
Frazer's  Fir 

See  page  50. 
Douglas'  Fir 

See  page  50. 
American  Hemlock 

See  page  .^.i. 


lires  the  u.se  of  the  larger  sizes  (.5  to  G  t'tet  or  (J  to  7 

iV)r  ((uiek  ett'ect.     Sizes  ILsted  under  "Foundation  I'l 

:  front  rows,  making  a  horder  planting. 


29 

feet,  or  even 
anting"  may 


Thuya  occidcntnlin  aurca 

lieiinispora  plsiffra 

lielinispora  pisifcra  uurea 

Hrtiniapora  phininsti  tuirru 

AbU:'<  Imhamcii 

Abies  concolnr 

Abies  fraserj 

Pseudnlsuga  laxifnUa 

Tsuga  canadensis 


Red  Cedar 

See  page  51. 
Austrian  Pine 

See  page  r,i. 
Jack  Pine 

See  page  52. 
White  Pine 

See  page  53. 
White  Spruce 

See  page  51. 
Engleman's  Spruce 

See  page  5i. 
Norway  Spruce 

See  page  .'I'i. 
Colorado  Green  Spruce 

See  i)age  5:^. 
Roster's  Blue  Spruce 

See  page  52. 


Jiinipirus  virginiana 

Pimis  austriaca 

Pinus  divaricala 

Pinus  strobua 

Picea  alba 

Picea  cngclmanni 

Picea  excelsa 

Picea  pungens 

Picea  pungens  kosteriana 


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A  field  of  evergreens  at  the  Framingham  Nurseries.  In  foreground 
are  smaller  kinds  suitable  for  foundation  and  border  planting. 
In   background   some  of   the  columnar  varieties  listed   below. 


Evergreens  for  Service-yard  Screens 


Thrives  in  ordinarv  soils 


Thuya  occidentalis 
Thuya  occidentalis  an  tea 


American  Arborvitae 

Narrow  cone  or  column.      Densel}'  branchcii 

Peabody's  Golden  Arbor\'itae 

.\  variety  of  the  preceding  with  yellow  foliage. 

Pyramidal  Arborvitae  Thuya  occidentalis  pyramidalis 

\'ery  narrow  cone  or  column.     Dense  and  compact.     Foliage  rich  dark  green  which  does  not  change  appreciably  in  winter. 

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Wind  Breaks 


30 

Following  along  this  subject, 
we  naturallj'  reach  the  more 
specific  use  of  shrubbery  for 
Wind  Breaks. 

Ai'e  the  cold,  penetrating 
winds  of  Winter  permitted  to 
rush  with  unbroken  force 
against  your  house  from  the 
north  and  west?  If  so,  it  may 
be  that  not  infrequently  you 
are  forced  to  inconvenience 
and  considerable  unnecessary 
expense  in  keeping  your  home 
at  a  comfortable  temperature. 
Also  the  snow  is  apt  to  be 
blown  about  the  house  in  un- 
gainly, troublesome  drifts, 
covering  paths  and  giving  a 
generally  forlorn,  bleak  ap- 
pearance to  the  entire  place 
—  something  as  is  pictured  in 
Sketch  No.  12. 

If  such  is  the  case,  it  is  entirely  unnecessary.  There  is  a  very  simple  but  certain 
preventive  available.  Plant  a  high  hedge,  or  Wind  break,  of  Framingham  Evergreens,  as 
shown  in  Sketch  No.  13. 


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WIND  BREAKS 


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Then,  to  give  u  neat,  senii-i'onual  ctl'ect, 
trim  off  the  tops  and  sides  like  this: — 


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If  a  close,  dense  hedge  is  desired,  plant  the 
Evergreens  in  a  single  line  so  that  their 
hranches  intermingle  as  in  Sketch  No.  14. 

Or,  if  you  prefer  a  more  informal  Windhnvik,  plant  the  Evergreens  in  a  staggered  row 
as  in  Sketch  No.  16. 


This  type  of  Windbreak  shoidd  he  sheared 
smooth  once  a  A^ear. 


Sketch  16 


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It  is  reallj^  astonishing  what  an  amount  of  improvement  can  be  effected  by  following 
either  of  these  suggestions  for  Windbreak  planting.  The  house  is  kept  snugger  and  more 
comfortable,  and  the  surrounding  grounds  comparatively  free  of  troublesome  snow  drifts. 


The  most  satisfactory  windbreaks  are  made  from 
Evergreens,  as  they  retain  foliage  all  winter  long.  On  account 
of  the  fact  that  deciduous  trees  and  shrubs  lose  their  leaves 
in  the  Fall,  their  value  for  windbreak  purposes  is  so  small 
that  we  shall  not  discuss  thera  in  this  connection. 

Windbreaks  may  be  made  in  either  of  two  ways. 

1.  An  informal  planting,  preferably  of  at  least  two 
staggered  rows.  Trees  should  not  be  trimmed,  but  left 
to  grow  naturally.  The  varieties  mentioned  on  page  29 
for  Evergreen  Screen  Plantings  are  suitable  for  this 
purpose. 

i.  Large  hedges.  This  makes  a  closer  windbreak  and 
is  more  suitable  for  small  house  lots.  The  following 
varieties  are  best  for  this  purpose.  Should  be  planted 
very  close  so  that  the  branches  intermingle. 


Norway  Spruce  I'icea  excelsa 

Broad  pyramid,  graceful.  Rapid  growing,  attains 
75  feet.  Foliage  dense,  dark  green.  Very  successful 
in  cold  climates. 

5  to  6  feet,  tall,  should  be  planted  2  feet  apart  center 
to  center. 

6  to  8  feet  tall,  should  be  planted  2J^  feet  apart. 
8  to  10  feet  tall,  should  be  planted  3  feet  apart. 


Thuya  occidental ii 
Densely  branched.     Thrives 


.\mericaii  Arborvitae 

Narrow   cone   or  col 

in  ordinary  soils. 

o  to  6  feet  tall,  should  be  planted  21  inches  apart  center 

to  center. 

6  to  7  feet  tall,  plant  24  inches  center  to  center. 

7  to  8  feet  tall,   plant  27  inches  apart  center  to  center. 


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32 


Protective  Plantings 


People  who  live  near  a  school  house  invariably  experience  the  annoyance  of  having 
the  children  walk  along  the  edges  of  their  lawns  and  wearing  away  the  grass.  Or  where  a 
house  is  on  a  much-used  sti'eet,  not  only  children  but  the  grown-up  passers  by  are  more  than 
frequentl.y  guilty  of  the  same  thing.  In  such  cases  the  use  of  wire  wickets  or  other  such 
devices  generallj'  proves  but  temporary  in  its  effect.     A  hedge  is  the  proper  remedy. 

A  hedge  may  be  either  formal  or  informal,  as  illustrated  in  Sketches  No.  17  and 
No.  18. 

Hedges  —  formal  and  informal  —  can  be  made  of  the  deciduous  shrubs  below  and 
on  Page  34;  or  of  the  Evergreens,  described  on  Page  34.  Varieties  marked  with  dagger 
(t)  are  suitable  for  seashore  planting. 


This  sturdy  evergreen  hedge  of  Norway  Spruce  does  much  to  give 
privacy,  dignity,  and  distinction  to  the  estate  on  which  it  is  planted. 


Hedges 


Deciduous  Shrubs  for  Hedges 


fJapanese  Barberry  Berberis  thunbergii 

Small,  slow-growing,  spreading;  branchlets  drooping. 
Makes  a  dense  round,  broad  hedge,  which,  on  account 
of  its  thorns  is  never  molested  by  dogs  or  children. 
Leaves  small,  round,  turning  scarlet  in  autumn.  Bears 
quantities  of  crimson  berries  which  remain  until  late 
winter.  Attracts  birds.  Can  be  trimmed  into  any 
shape.     Should  be  planted  every  12  inches. 

tCockspur  Thorn  Crataegus  crus-galli 

Handsome  dark  glossy  leaves.  Stout  thorns  2  inches 
and  more  in  length.  Makes  a  positive  barrier  to  tres- 
passers.    Should  be  planted  every  24  inches. 

California  Privet  Ligustrum  ovatifolium 

The  best  known  of  all  hedge  plants.  Leaves  dark  green  and 
shining.  Makes  a  tall  narrow  hedge  which  can  be  made 
broader  by  severe  pruning.  Somewhat  tender,  but  worth 
planting  on  account  of  its  great  beauty. 

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tChinese  Privet  Ligustrum  ibota 

The  hardiest  and  most  graceful  of  all  privets.  Makes  a 
broad  hedge  of  medium  height  and  withstands  shearing 
perfectly.      Plant  every  12  inches. 

fRegel's  Privet  Ligustrum  ibota  regeliauum 

Similar  to  the  preceding  bu  broader  and  shorter.  Plant 
every  1.5  inches.  , 

tEnglish  Privet  Ligustrum  vutgare 

Makes  a  broad,  tall  hedge.  White  flowers  in  June 
followed  by  large  clusters  of  shiny  black  berries.  Plant 
every  12  inches. 

tBuckthorn  Rhamnus  cathartica 

Foliage  dark  green.  Branches  spiny,  .\ttractive  small 
black  fruit.     Plant  every   18  inches. 

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HEDGES 


33 


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Sketch  No.   17 

Informal  Hedge,  the  slirubs  left  to  grow  naturally. 


Sketch  No.   18 


X 


Formal  Hedge,  made  Ijy  trinuiiiiig  the  toixs  and  sides. 
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C  A  " 


34 


HEDGES 


Flowering  Shrubs  for  Hedges 


Japanese  Quince 


Cydonia  japonica 


Pink  flowers  in  March  and  April.  Compact  and  dense. 
Branches  thorny.  May  be  allowed  to  grow  large  or  can 
be  kept  small  by  pruning  which  does  not  affect  the  bloom. 
Plant  15  or  18  inches  apart. 


Maule's  Japanese  Quince 


Cydonia  japonica  matdei 
Plant 


Similar   to   preceding.      Flowers   yellow   orange 
every  15  inches. 


tJapanese  Rose  Rosa  rugosa 

Foliage  glossy  dark  green.  Flowers  single  red,  fragrant 
June  to  December.  Stems  densely  covered  with  slender 
thorns.  Large  bright  scarlet  fruit  in  fall  and  winter 
attracts  birds.  Especially  adapted  to  seashore  planting. 
Plant  every  15  to  18  inches. 


tWhite  Japanese  Rose 

Similar  to  preceding, 
or  18  inches. 


Rosa  rugosa  alba 
Flowers   white.     Plant  every   15 


Red  Japanese  Quince 


Cydonia  japonica  umbilicata 


Similar  to  Japanese  Quince.     Flowers  red.     Plant  every 
15  inches. 


Lemoine's  Deutzia 


Deutzia  lemoinei 


Pure  white  single  flowers  in  large  clusters.  Completely 
cover  the  shrub  in  May  and  June.  Grows  up  to  four 
feet  tall  and  four  feet  Ijroad.  Makes  a  round  hedge 
which  needs  very  little  trimming.     Plant  every  18  inches. 


fEverblooming  Spiraea 


Spiraea  bumatda 


Covered  with  pink  flowers  in  flat  panicles  in  July  and 
August.  Makes  a  low  hedge  which  cannot  be  trimmed 
smooth  without  hurting  the  bloom.  Plant  every  18 
inches. 


tCrimson  Everblooming  Spiraea 

Spiraea  bumatda  Anthony  Waterer 

Similar  to  the  preceding.     Flowers  crimson.     Plant  every 
18  inches. 


American  Arborvitae 


Evergreens  for  Hedges 

Thuya  occidentalis  Siberian  Arborvitae 


Narrow  cone  or  column.  Densely  branched.  Makes  a 
tall  hedge  ultimately,  but  can  be  kept  back  for  years, 
if  desired,  by  shearing. 

3  to  4  feet,  plant  every  15  inches. 

4  to  6  feet,  plant  every  20  inches. 

5  to  6  feet,  plant  every  25  inches. 


Thuya  occidentalis  siberica 

Broad  cone.  Very  dense  and  bushy.  Foliage  dark 
steel-gray  green.  Extremely  hardy  on  a  wide  range 
of  soils.  Makes  a  broad  hedge  of  medium  height  which 
withstands  hard  shearing. 

2  to  23^  feet  tall,  plant  every  14  inches. 
2J4  to  3  feet  tall,  plant  every  18  inches. 

3  to  4  feet,  plant  every  24  inches. 


Globe  Arborvitae  Thuya  occidentalis  globosa 

Low,  slow-growing,  dense,  globe-shaped.     Foliage  bright 
green;  bronze  in  winter. 

15  to   18  inches,   plant  every   15  inches. 

18  to  24  inches,   plant  every   18  inches. 


Juniperus  communis  hibernica 
Dense.      Foliage    light    grayish 


Irish  Juniper 

Very    narrow    column 

green.     Makes  a  tall  and  very  narrow  hedge. 

3  to  4  feet,  plant  every  12  inches. 

4  to  5  feet,  plant  every  15  inches. 


Norway  Spruce  Picea  excetsa 

Broad  pyramid,  graceful.  Rapid  growing  but  may  be 
kept  comparatively  small,  if  desired,  for  many  years  by 
shearing.  When  it  does  finally  grow  tall  it  is  valuable 
as  a  windbreak. 

2  to  3  feet,  plant  every  15  inches. 

3  to  4  feet,  plant  every  20  inches. 


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MASS. 


Shade  Planting 


35 


After  the  necessary  fouudntion,  screen,  and  protective  plantings  have  been  properly 
accomplished,  it  is  generally  discovered  that  a  bit  of  shade  about  the  house,  at  various 
points  on  the  lawn,  would  be  welcome.  The  inviting  presence  of  well-formed  Shade  Trees 
is  always  an  appreciable  addition  io  the  dignity  and  impression  of  any  grounds;  and  such 
trees  grow  to  become  almost  as  well  known  friends. 

The  location  of  tlu>  house  in  respect  to  the  street  governs  to  great  extent  the  placing 
of  Shade  Trees. 

Where  the  house  is  on  the  north  side  of  the  street  and  close  to  it,  Sketch  No.  19 
illustrates  a  good  plan  to  follow  in  setting  out  shade  trees:  — 


Sketch  No.  19 


Sketch  No.  20 


The  row  of  trees  on  the  west  side  block  out  the  tiring  rays  of  the  afternoon  sun. 
Where  the  house  is  some  distance  from  the  street,  trees  near  the  house  will  shade  it  while 
trees  near  the  street  not  only  dignify  and  dress  the  grounds,  but  afli'ord  comfort  to  passers 
by  as  well  as  providing  a  partial  screen  against  dust,  etc.,  as  in  Sketch  No.  20. 


Sketch  No.  21 


When  the  house  is  on  the  south  side  of  the  street,  an  arrangement  such  as  in  Sketch 
No.  21  is  good. 


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36 


SHADE  PLANTING 


The  row  of  trees  next  to  the  street,  although  not  shading  the  house,  shades  the  side 
walk,  acts  as  a  dust  screen,  and  also  gives  the  house  a  good  setting  —  as  in  Sketch  No.  'i'i :  — 


>r' 


^^^t. 


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Sketch  No.  22 


When  the  house  is  on  the  east  side  of  street,  Sketch  No.  23  (as  follows)  applies:  — 
If  the  house  is  on  the  west  side  of  street,  the  same  general  plan  as  laid  down  in  Sketch 
No.  23  applies  —  but  reversed  to  correspond  with  change  of  position. 


f 


Sketch  No.  23 


Other  trees  may  be  added  on  the  north  and  east  (or  west  if  house  is  on  west  side  of 
street)  which,  while  not  shading  the  house,  will  balance  the  planting,  further  dress  the  grounds, 
as  well  as  shade  the  lawn. 

Shade  trees  are  listed  and  discussed  on  Pages  37  and  39.  In  selecting,  all  that  is 
necessary  to  do  is  to  consult  the  rule  of  distances  given  there,  in  relation  to  the  spaces  to 
be  planted. 

These  trees  should  be  planted  from  30  to  40  feet  apart.  If  trees  are  already  planted 
on  part  of  your  street,  conform  to  the  distances  between  the  trees  aheady  planted. 


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SHADE  PLANTING 


37 


Where  trees  are  to  he  planted  ahout  the  house,  tliey  may  l)e  planted  as  near  as  "^O 
feet  apart.  The  (hstanee  apart  shouhl  he  ])artly  determined  l)y  tlie  parts  of  the  house  or 
hxwn  you  desire  to  sha(h\  My  phmting  20  feet  apart  innnechate  shack*  is  ])rovided.  As 
trees  grow  larger,  every  otluM-  one  may  be  removed. 


The  cool,   inviting  shade  of  the  Sugar  Maple. 
Trees   like    this   grow    to    be    real    friends. 


Shade  Trees 
*Varieties  marked  with  a  star  are  those  l)est  suited  for  street  planting. 

Silver  Maple  Acer  daxycarpiim  Red,  or  Swamp  Maple  Acer  rubruvi 

Foliage  light  green,  silvery  beneath;    most  rapid-growing  E.\cellent  habit.     Scarlet  flowers  in  early    spring;    dense 

Maple,  hardy;    largely  used  for  street  planting.  foliage,  gorgeous  color  in  autumn. 


*Norway  Maple  Acer  platanoidcs 

A  large,  handsome  tree,  with  round,  spreading  head; 
broad,  dark  green  foliage;  very  hardy.  Especially 
adapted  for  street  and  seashore  planting. 


*Sugar  Maple  Acer  saccharum 

Excellent  street  and  shade  tree,  upright  and  dense 
growth;  foliage  turning  bright  yellow  and  scarlet  in 
autumn.      Does  well  in  almost  every  soil. 


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SHADE  TREES 


Horse  Chestnut  Aescuhis  hippocastaniim 

Large  tree  of  regular  outline.  Blooms  in  May;  flowers 
white,  tinged  with  red,  growing  in  panicles  8  to  10  in. 
long;    very  showy. 

Double  White-flowering  Horse  Chestnut 

Aexculus  hippocttslnnuni  flore  plena  alba 
Double  flowers;  white  and  pink,  in  larger  panieles  than 
the  Hippocastanum;  bears  no  fruit. 


Red-flowering  Horse  Chestnut  Aesculus  rubicunda 

Very  desirable  and  attractive  variety;  the  foliage  is 
dark;   flowers  red;  highly  ornamental. 

European  White  Birch  Belula  alba 

Graceful  tree,  with  spray-like  branches  and  silvery 
bark  ;  very  cff^ective  in  winter;  assumes  an  elegant, 
drooping  habit. 


A  street  well  planted  with  a  variety  of  shade  trees.     Few  things  will  do 
more  to  improve  the  appearance  and  value  of  residential  real  estate. 

Photo  by  courtesy  of  the  House  Beautiful  Pub.  Co.,  Inc. 


Weeping  Cut-leaved  Birch  Belula  alba  laciniata 

One  of  the  most  popular  of  the  weeping  trees.  Foliage 
deeply  cut,  drooping  in  the  most  picturesque  manner; 
silvery  white  bark;   vigorous  growth 


Western  Catalpa  Catalpa  speciosa 

Tall  and  hardy;    well  adapted  to  forest  and  ornamental 
planting;    white  flowers. 
Similar  to  those  of  the  Chinese  catalpa. 


Black  Birch  Belula  lenla 

Trunk  dark  reddish  brown;  young  bark  aromatic,  with 
agreeable  flavor;  handsome  round  headed  pendulous 
branches  when  older;  attractive  in  spring,  with  its 
long  staminate  catkins;   leaves  heart  shaped. 

Yellow  Birch  Belula  lulea 

Resembles  the  preceding;  bark  is  silvery  gray  or  light 
orange;  leaves  hairy  along  the  veins  beneath;  one  of  the 
most  valuable  forest  trees  in  the  northern  states.  A 
blaze  of  gold  in  autumn. 

Canoe,  or  Paper  Birch  Belula  papyrifera 

Ornamental  tree,  with  very  white  trunk  and  loose, 
graceful  head  when  older;    leaves  large  and  handsome. 

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American  Beech  Fagus  grandijolia 

A  magnificent  tree;    large,  spreading  growth;    symmetri- 
cal;   smooth  gray  bark  attractive  in  Winter. 

Purple-leaved  Beech  Fagvs  sylvatiea  purpurea 

A  purple-leaved  variety  of  the  preceding. 


European  Beech 

Choice    and    beautiful    tree; 
excellent  for  screen. 


Fagus  sylvatiea 
retains    foliage    very    late; 


White  Ash  Fraxinus  alba 

Well-known   native  variety,   with  straight,   clean   trunk; 
soft,  mellow  green  foliage  when  young. 

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Rivers'  Purple  Beech  Fagus  sylratica  purpunu  rivcrsi 

'I'lio  fincsl  of  all  purplc-Ieaved  trees;  compaet,  syin- 
melrieal  growth;  eriiiison  foliage  early  in  the  spring, 
changing  to  dark  pnrple  in  the  suninier. 

*Tiilip  Tree,  or  Whitewood  Liriodcmlroii  lulipiferu 

A  large  tree;  snioolli  bark;  glossy,  light  green,  fiddle- 
shapcd  leaves;  branches  spreading.  The  Howers  are 
Tulip-like,  of  a  greenish-yellow  color,  lilotclied  with 
orange. 


n  Oak  Querciis  paluslris 

Peculiarly  handsome  tree  when  yoniig;  used  for  avenues. 
Leaves  dee])  green,  turning  to  red  in  the  fall,  finely 
divided.  Drooping  branches.  Grows  rapidly  and 
prefers  somewhat  moist  soil.  Fibrous  rooted  and  trans- 
plants well.     Superb  lawn  tree. 


Red  Oak 


Qvemis  rubra 


A  broad  tree  of  rapid  growth;   large,  rich  foliage,  which 
turns  to  a  bronzy  red  in  the  fall.      Deservedly  popular. 


Silver  Poplar 


Populiix  alba 


From  Europe.  Rapid  growth  and  si)rcading  habit  I 
leaves  glossy  above  and  white  as  snow  beneath.  Flour- 
ishes in  any  soil. 


Gray  Poplar  Populus  alba  ravcicciis 

A  broad-leaved  variety;  the  young  shoots  are  very  gray 
and  woolly.     Useful  for  foliage  effects  in  large  plantings. 

Carolina  Poplar  Populus  deltoides 

A  popular  tree  where  shade  is  wanted  quickly;  pyramidal 
in  form;  bark  gray-green;  foliage  heait  shaped,  and 
of  a  bright  green  color;  very  valuable  for  shade. 


European  Mountain  Ash 


Sorbns  avciiparia 


Fine  tree,   bearing  clusters  of  scarlet   berries   from   July 
to  winter,  making  it  very  attractive. 


Oak-leaved  Mountain  Ash  Sorbiis  qucrcifolia 

Pyramidal    habit;     Oak-like    leaves,    green    above    and 
woolly  underneath. 


•Crimean  Linden 

Leaves   tough   and   1 


Tilia  dasyslyla 

thery;  dark,  glossy  green  above 
and  pale  beneath,  with  tufts  of  brown  hairs  on  the 
axils  of  the  principal  veins;   bright  yellow  bark  in  winter. 


Lombardy  Poplar  Populus  fasligiula 

A  well-known,  upright  and  extremely  rapid  grower; 
leaves  bright,  pale  green,  lighter  beneath;  indispensable 
in  landscape  gardening;  as  it  tends  to  relieve  the  ordi- 
nary monotonous  outlines  of  most  other  trees;  largelj' 
used  for  screen  purposes. 

Simon's  Poplar  Popvhts  simonii 

A  strong  tree,  with  large,  glossy  leaves  like  Balsam 
Poplar.  A  distinct,  quick  growing  variety;  valuable  for 
windbreaks  and  seashore  planting. 

White  Oak  Quercus  alba 

One  of  the  noblest  trees  of  the  Northern  States.  Beauti- 
ful park  tree;  foliage  assumes  a  violet-purple  color  in 
the  fall. 

*Scarlet  Oak  Quercus  rnccinca 

Especially  valuable  for  its  brilliant  scarlet  fall  color. 
Grows  well  in  dry  situations.  Leaves  are  large  and 
feathery. 


♦European  Linden  Tilia  etiropaen 

Very  fine  pyramidal  tree  of  large  size,  having  large 
leaves  and  fragrant  flowers.     Very  desirable. 

♦Small-leaved  European  Linden     Tilia  europaea  parvifolia 

Of  slower  growth,  leaves  small,  thin,  cordate,  green 
above,  silvery  beneath,  with  tufts  of  rusty  hairs  in  the 
axils  of  the  veins.      Blossom  very  sweet  scented. 


♦American  Elm 


Lofty    and    spreading,    with    drooping    branches 
common  and  beautiful  of  the  Elms. 


Ulmus  americana 
Most 


Ulmus  campestris 
open-headed  tree.     Often 


♦English  Elm 

Round-topped  and  sometir 

used  for  avenues.  Foliage  dark  green,  remaining  several 
weeks  longer  than  that  of  the  American,  and  is  more 
delicately  cut. 


PRICES 

Owing  to  seasonal  fluctuations  in  the  prices  of  nursery  stock  we  have  discontinued 
the  practice  of  inserting  prices  in  this  general  descriptive  catalog.  The  information 
in  this  book  holds  good  over  a  long  period  and  for  this  reason  we  recommend  its 
preservation.  Seasonal  price  lists  will  be  mailed  you  twice  a  year — March  1st 
and  September  1st.    If   however   you   do   not   receive   them   please   notify   us. 


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Piazza  and  Pergola  Plantings 


In  the  creation  of  attractive  piazza  "cozy-corners,"  back  or  front  yard  arbor-ways, 
and  the  simpler  forms  of  garden  pergolas,  the  plants  listed  under  this  classification  comprise 
varieties  suitable  for  the  most  effective,  practical  results.  In  planting,  a  trellis  of  some  kind 
is  always  necessary  for  the  plants  to  train  upon.  Piazza  trellises  can  be  very  easily  and 
inexpensively  constructed  of  wire  or  painted  laths  —  the  simpler  the  l^etter,  as  it  is  desirable 


A  Piazza  "cozy  corner"  -giving  seclusion,  beauty, 
comfort  and  protection  against  summer  dust. 


to  keep  the  trellis-work  as  unobstrusive  as  possible.  In  planning  the  construction  of  arbors, 
it  is  of  course  largely  a  matter  for  personal  taste  and  judgment  in  conjunction  with  the 
exigencies  of  existing  conditions  such  as  available  space,  location,  etc.  alway  bearing 
in  mind,  however,  that  until  the  plants  are  fairly  well  along  in  growth,  the  base  trellis-work 
must  be  sufficiently  fine  to  permit  speedy  climbing. 

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Vines  and  Other  Climbing  Plants 


Actinidia  Aclitiiilia  arguta 

A  strong  growing  Japanese  vine  with  ratlier  large  leaves 


Plowers    white    with    purple 
edible,  of  sweet  flavor. 


liter.      Fruit    is     yellow 


Trumpet  Vine  Bigtionia  radicans 

A  hardy,  high  climbing  plant  bearing  large  scarlet-orange 
trumpet  shaped  flowers  in  August.  Foliage  handsome 
dark  green. 

Japanese  Clematis  Clematis  paniculata 

One  of  the  best  vines.  Luxuriant  grower.  Blooms 
l)rofusely  in  summer;  flowers  are  white,  medium  size, 
fragrant.     Perfectly  hardy.     Grows  well  on  a  trellis. 

Hybrid  Large-Flowering  Clematis,   all   varieties. 

Clematis  Duchess  of  Edinburgh, 

Flowers  double  white,  sweet-scented. 

Clematis  Henryi, 

Free  blooming.      Flowers  large,  creamy  white. 


Clematis  Jackmanni, 

Flowers  velvety  purple. 
Clematis  Madam  Baron  Voillard, 

Flowers  crimson. 
Clematis  Madam  Kdouard  Andre, 

Flowers  uni<|ue  tint  of  soft  pink. 

Chinese  Honeysuckle  Loniccra  hrachypoda 

Foliage  dark  green  and  remains  until  very  late.     Flowers 
yellow   and   crimson   colored,   fragrant. 


l.oni 


Hall's  Honeysuckle 

Vigorous    grower.      Fragrant,    v 
from  midsummer  until  frost. 


■era  brachi/poda  huUiana 
low    and    white   flowers 


Purple  Wistaria  Wistaria  chinensis 

Hardy,    fast-growing.       Foliage    compound,    pale    green. 
Long   clusters   of   purplish    pea-shaped   flowers   in    May. 

White  Wistaria  Wistaria  chinensis  alba 

A  white-flowered  variety  of  the  preceding 


Climbing  Roses 


American  Pillar.  \  fine  old  variety.  Flowers  single,  large, 
pink.      Free  blooming. 

Crimson  Rambler.  The  foliage  is  rich,  <lark  green;  the 
growth  rapid  and  diverse,  but  its  great  beauty  is  when 
the  plant  is  covered  with  a  profusion  of  the  brightest 
crimson,  partly  double  flowers  which  remain  on  a  long 
time. 

Doctor  Van  Fleet.  Flesh  ])ink,  very  fine.  One  of  the  best 
of  the  new  climbing  roses. 

Dorothy  Perkins.  This  is  a  splendid  new  shell-pink  climbing 
rose.  It  has  the  same  strong  habit  of  growth  as  the 
Crimson  Rambler,  and  the  flowers  are  borne  in  clusters 
of  thirty  or  forty,  sometimes  fifty  or  si.xty.  The  flowers 
are  large  for  a  Rose  of  this  class,  very  double,  and  sweetly 
scented. 

Dorothy  Perkins  Red  (Excelsa).  Very  double  crimson- 
maroon  flowers  in  large  trusses.  Of  same  habit  as  the 
above  and  holds  its  foliage  better  than  the  Crimson 
Rambler. 

Hiawatha.  Glowing  ruby-crimson,  single  flowers,  with 
petals  shading  to  pure  white  at  the  base.  This  delight- 
ful new  Rambler  has  evoked  much  favorable  comment. 

Pink  Rambler  (Euphrosyne).  Possesses  the  same  valu- 
able features  found  in  the  White  Rambler,  from  which 
it  differs  only  in  color  of  flower,  which  is  a  brilliant 
light  carmine. 


Lady  Gay.  The  flowers  —  in  large,  loose  clusters  —  are  of 
a  delicate  cherry-pink  color,  fading  to  soft  tinted-white. 
The  effect  of  a  plant  in  full  bloom,  with  the  combination 
of  soft  white  flowers,  cherry-pink  buds,  and  deep  green 
foliage,   is  indeed  charming.     It  is  perfectly  hardy. 

Queen  of  Prairie.  Bright  rose-color;  large,  compact  and 
globular;  a  very  profuse  bloomer.  One  of  the  best. 
Foliage  large  and  quite  deeply  serrated. 

Silver  Moon.  Silvery  i)ink,  yellow  stamens.  One  of  the  bet- 
ter new  roses. 

Tausendschon.  A  recent  introduction  which  comes 
to  us  very  highly  recommended,  making  growths  in  a 
season  of  over  ten  feet,  which  are  almost  devoid  of 
thorns.  It  bears  its  flowers  in  immense  clusters;  in  color 
a  soft  pink  when  first  opening,  changing  to  a  carmine- 
rose  on  the  reverse  as  they  fully  expand. 

White  Rambler  (Thalia).  Flowers  are  in  the  size  of  a 
silver  quarter,  perfectly  filled,  very  fragrant;  color  pure 
white,  sometimes  tinged  with  blush.     Blooms  in  clusters. 

Yellow  Rambler  (Aglaia).  Flowers  medium  size,  cup- 
shaped,  nearly  full,  sweet-scented;  blooms  in  large 
clusters;  color  very  light  yellow.  Of  the  class  and  habit 
of  the  famous  Crimson  Rambler. 


Individual  Specimens 


The  day  has  now  gone  by  when  single  specimen  trees  scattered  here  and  there 
over  the  lawn  were  considered  in  good  taste. 

On  large  estates  groups  of  several  specimens  may  l)e  planted  in  carefully  .selected 
spots.  On  small  estates  however,  especially  on  suburban  lots,  the  lack  of  space  precludes 
such  grouping.  In  such  case,  interesting  specimens  should  be  made  into  l)order  or  screen 
plantings,  giving  each  tree  or  slirul)  more  space  than  ordinarily  used,  so  that  it  may  develop 
its  individual  characteristics  unhampered. 

The  most  interesting  specimens  are  to  be  found  among  evergreens.  Almost  all 
the  evergreens  listed  on  pages  50  to  .57  are  interesting  for  their  individual  characteristics. 


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INDIVIDUAL  SPECIMENS 


Among  deciduous  trees  suitable  for  specimen  plantings  are  the  varieties  listed  under 
"Shade  Plantings"  and  the  following  sorts  which  are  valuable  for  then  flower  or  leaf  effect. 


Flowering  Cherries  Cerasus  varieties 

The  following  cherries  are  recent  introductions  from 
Japan  and  have  not  yet  acquired  a  common  name. 

Cerasus  japonica  flora  plena  alba 
Foliage  heavy  and  vigorous,  handsome.  Flowers  are 
white  and  double  in  May. 

Cerasus  japonica  flora  plena  rosea 
Similar  to  the  preceding.  Flowers  are  pink  and  double 
in  May. 

Cerasus  japonica  hisakura 
An  improvement  on  the  preceding. 

White-flowering  Dogwood  Cormis  florida 

Native.  Habit  irregular;  top  open  and  spreading. 
Usually  attains  about  20  ft.,  sometimes  40  ft.  Large 
showy  white  flowers  in  May  before  the  leaves  appear. 
In  autumn  the  grayish  green  foliage  turns  to  dark  red, 
which  with  the  brilliant  red  berries  make  it  one  of  the 
most  beautiful  trees  of  the  fall  season. 

Red-flowering  Dogwood  Cornus  florida  rubra 

Similar  to   the   preceding.     Flowers  deep  rose.     3  to  4  ft. 

Carriere's  Hawthorn  Crataegus  carrieri 

Foliage  glossy  dark  green.  Flowers  in  May.  Fruit 
large,  dark  red,  showy  and  hangs  to  the  tree  until  late  in 
the  Winter. 


Crataegus  coccinea 
White  blossoms  in  May  followed 


Crataegus  cordata 
Beautiful  fall  color- 


Scarlet-frulted  Thorn 

Native.     Large  foliage, 
by  scarlet  fruit. 

Washington  Thorn 

White  Flowers  in   May  and  Juii 
ing  of  foliage.     Bright  red  fruit. 

Gockspur  Thorn  Crataegus  crus-galli 

Foliage  glossy  green  turning  to  brilliant  orange  and 
scarlet.  White  flowers  in  May  and  June.  Its  numerous 
long  strong  thorns  make  this  plant  admirable  for  large 
hedges   where  a  positive  barrier  is  desired. 

Common  Hawthorn  Crataegus  oxyacantha 

The  celebrated  English  hedge  plant.  Flowers  pure 
white,  sweet  scented,  in  May,  followed  by  scarlet  fruit. 

Double  White  Hawthorn 

Crataegus  oxyacantha  f lore  plena  alba 
A  variety  of  the  preceding  with  small  double,  white 
flowers. 

Paul's  Scarlet  Thorn 

Crataegus  oxyacantha  f lore  plena  coccinea 

Similar  to  the  preceding.  Flowers  large,  scarlet  crimson, 
very  double. 

Weeping  Beech  Fagus  sylvatica  pendula 

A  picturesque  tree  with  long  drooping  branches.  The 
longer  limbs  spread  horizontally.  Rich  luxuriant  foliage 
hangs  down  in  masses. 


Weeping  Purple  Beech        Fagus  sylvatica  purpurea  pendula 
Similar   to   the   preceding.      Leaves   purple. 

Maidenhair  Tree  Ginkgo  biloba 

Native  of  Japan.  Medium  size.  Clean,  straight  trunk. 
Foliage  resembles  the  Maidenhair  Fern. 

Varnish  Tree  Koelreuteria  paniculata 

From  China.  Large  leaves.  In  July  produces  a  mass  of 
showy  orange-yellow  flowers,   followed  by  curious  seed 

vessels. 

Golden  Chain  Laburnum,  vulgare 

A  small  tree  deriving  its  name  from  the  long  chains  of 
golden  blossoms  in  June. 

European  Larch  Larix  europaea 

Pyramidal  tree.  Terminal  branchlets  drooping.  Foliage 
light  green  —  similar  in  size  and  shape  to  Spruce  foliage. 
Bears  cones. 

Alexander's  Magnolia  Magnolia  alexandrina 

Large,  light  pink,  waxy  flowers  early  in  May.  Large 
dark  leaves. 

Soulange's  Magnolia  Magnolia  soulangeana 

One  of  the  hardiest  and  most  popular  Magnolias.  Flowers 
in  April,  white  inside,  pink  outside.  Foliage  dense  and 
glossy. 

Showy-flowered  Magnolia  Magnolia  speciosa 

Resembles  the  preceding.  Flowers  are  smaller,  later 
of  appearance  and  deeper  in  color. 

Hall's  Magnolia  Magnolia  stellata 

Dwarf  habit.  Spreading  branches.  Blooms  earlier  than 
other  Magnolias,  producing  double  pure  white  fragrant 
flowers,  petals  long  and  narrow. 

Flowering  Crab  Malus  floribunda 

Flowers  rose  or  rosy  red,  appearing  with  the  leaves, 
in  great  abundance.  Very  showy.  Fruit  very  small, 
ornamental  in  autumn. 

Crimson  Crab  Malus  floribunda  atrosanguinea 

Profusion  of  crimson  flowers. 

Bechtel's  Double-flowering  Crab 

Malus  floribunda  ioensis 

One  of  the  best.  Double,  fragrant,  delicate,  pink  flowers, 
resembling  small  roses. 

Scheidecker's  Crab  Malus  floribunda  scheideckeri 

Double,  bright  rose  flowers.     Exquisite. 

Parkman's  Crab  Malus  parkmani 

Irregular  habit.  Carmine  colored,  semi-double  blossoms 
on  pendulous  stems. 

Japanese  Tree  Lilac  Syringa  japonica 

One  of  the  remarkable  tree  lilacs  from  Japan.  Flowers 
creamy  white  in  July. 


INDIVIDUAL   DECIDUOUS   SHRUBS 

Any  of  the  shrubs  listed  for  foundation  planting  and  for  screen  and  border  plant- 
ing are  suitable  for  this  purpose.     Merely  give  more  room  than  usual. 
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In  j)l;uitiiig  trees,  shruhs  and  vines  about  a  place,  it  is  well  to  hear  in  mind  those 
varieties  wliieli,  on  aeeount  of  their  se(>(ls  aTid  fruit,  attract  the  birds;  and  it  is  advisable 
to  include  some  of  these  sorts  in  your  i)lanl  iwj..  Birds  i)lay  an  im])ortaid  pari  in  the  economy 
of  nature  and  are  an  attractive  feature  of  home  surroundings. 

Persons  intenvsted  in  (Jame  Pres(>rves,  should  give  attention  to  the  varieties  listed 
below  as  attractive  to  game  birds.  Tli(>  subject  of  (ianie  Preserves  is  too  larg(>  to  present 
in  detail  here.  We  sliall  be  very  glad  to  give  special  d<>tailed  information  however  1o  persons 
interested. 


\  sin  (11  1)1  niixiil  (li(  iiliiDiis  shrubs,  specially  selected  to 
aitraci  birds,  surrounding  a  rose  and  perennial  garden.  Old- 
fashioned  charm   in  an  entirely   new-fashioned   setting. 

Home  gardeners  who  have  had  crops  damaged  by  such  birds  as  crows  antl  sparrows 
can  gain  protection  by  planting  nearby  the  varieties  of  shrubs  upon  which  those  particular 
bird-pests  feed,  and  thus  keep  them  away  from  the  garden  itself. 

Below  we  give  a  list  of  those  trees,  shrubs  and  ^'ines  \\hich  are  fruit-l)earing  and 
furnish  food  for  Birds;  also  a  list  of  the  birds  which  feed  on  the  various  kinds.  The  des- 
criptions of  the  plants  will  be  found  in  this  catalog,  on  pages  referred  to  below. 


Service  Berry 

.Attracts  bird: 


.-I melunchtcr  caitadenaift 
1,  -i,  4,  0,  8,  10,  U,  17,  iO,  io. 


Virginia  Creeper  Ampelopsis  quinquefolia 

See  page  40.     Attracts  birds  Nos.  2,  6,  9,  12,  14,  16,  17, 
18,  25. 

Japanese  Barberry 
Common  Barberry 
Purple-leaved  Barberry 

See  pages  28  and  .'i2. 
16,  17,  18,  25. 


Berberis  thunbergii 

Berberis  vulgaris 

Berberis  vulgaris  purpurea 

.\ttract  birds  Nos.  4,  6,  !>,  12,  14, 


Bittersweet 
Japanese  Bittersweet 

See  page  46.     .\ttract  birds  Nc 

Burning  Bush 
Spindle  Tree 
Pink-fruited  Spindle  Tree 


Celastrus  scandens 
C  el  a  .sir  u  s  paniculat  u  s 
2,  9,  14,  10,  17,  25. 

Euonymus  alata 
Euoiiymus  europaea 
Euonymus  bungeana 


Blue  Dogwood 
Bailey's  Dogwood 
Gray  Dogwood 
Cornelian  Cherry 
European  Red  Osier 
Silky  Dogwood 
Siberian  Dogwood 
.\merican  Red  Osier 
Vellow-stemed  Osier 


Cornus  alternifolia 
Cornus  baileyi 
Cornus  paniculata 
Cornus  mascula 
Cornus  sanguinea 
Cornus  sericea 
Cornus  siberica 
Cornus  stolonifera 
Cornus  stolonifera  lulea 
See  pages  26.  27  and  28.  .\ttracl  birds  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4,  5 
6,  8,  9,  10,  12,  14,  16,  17,  18,  19,  21,  23,  25. 


Comrnon  Juniper  Juniperus  communis 

Red  Cedar  Juniperus  virginiana 

See  page '51.     .Vllracl,  birds  Nos.  2,  4,   6,   7,    8,    12,   15 

16,  17,  18,  22,  24,  25. 


See  pages  26  and  27.     Attract  birds  Nos.  2,  6,  16,  17,  25 


European  Mountain  Ash 
Oak-leaved  Mountain  Ash 

See  page  3!).      .Vttract  birds 
18,  25. 


Nos.   2, 


Sorbus  aucuparia 

Sorbus  quercifolia 

4,    7,   8,   9,   14,    17. 


"THE        STANDARD         OF         QUALITY         FOR         AMERICA" 


44 


PLANTS  TO  ATTRACT  BIRDS 


Bayberrj'  Myrica  cerifera 

See  page  45.     Attracts  birds  Nos.   1,  5,  6,  9,  12,  14,  16, 
17,  18,  19,  '24,  25. 

Buckthorn  Rhamnns  catharfica 

Carolina  Buckthorn  Rhamnus  caroliniana 

See  page  -27.     Attract  birds  Nos.  3,  4,  8,  10,  11,  12,  17, 

21. 

Smooth  Sumac  Rhus  (jlabra 

Staghorn  Sumac  Rhus  fyphina 

See  pages  20  and  27.    Atlract  birds  Nos.    1,  2,  3,  4,  5,  6, 
8,  9.  10,  12,  14,  16,  17,  18,  19,  21,  23,  24,  25. 

Elderberry  Sambucus  canadensis 

Golden  Elderberry  Sambucus  nigra  aurea 

See  page  28.     Attract  birds  Nos.   1,  2,  3,  4,  6,  8,  9,  10, 

11    12,  13,  14,  15,  16,  17,  18,  21,  23,  25. 


Blueberry 

See  page  28. 
17,  18,  25. 


Vaccinium  coryumbosum 
Attracts  birds  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  9,  10,  12,  14, 


Meadow  Rose 
Swamp  Rose 
Wild  Rose 

Japanese  Climbing  Rose 
Shining-leaved  Rrose 
Sweet  Briar  Rose 
Red-leaved  Rose 
Japanese  Rose 
White  Japanese  Rose 
Prairie  Rose 
Memorial  Rose 

See  Page  45.    Attract  almo.st  all  of 

Arrow-wood 
Wayfaring  Tree 
Sheep-Berrj' 
High-bush  Cranberry 

See  pages  26  and  27.     -\ttract   birds 
10,  17,  18,  21,  24,  25. 


Rosa  blanda 

Rosa  Carolina 

Rosa  lucida 

Rosa  mulliflora 

Rosa  nitida 

Rosa  rubiginosa 

Rosa  rubrifolia 

Rosa  rugosa 

Rosa  rugosa  alba 

Rosa  seligera 

Rosa  wichuriana 

the  birds  listed  below. 


Viburnum  denlalum 

Viburnum  lantana 

Viburnum  lentago 

]'iburnum  opulus 

Nos.  2,  4,  6,  9,  14, 


KEY  TO  THE  BIRDS 

The  following  is  a  list  of  the  birds  which   feed  upon  the  fruits  of  the  shrubs    listed    above.    The  numbers 
correspond  with  those  in  the  list  of  plants. 


1  Blackbird 

6  Crow 

11  Junco 

16  Ouail 

21  Thrasher 

2  Bluebird 

7  Finch 

12  Kingbird 

17  Robin 

22  Thrush 

3  Catbird 

8  Grosbeak 

13  Oriole 

18  Sparrow 

23  Vireo 

4  Cedarbird 

9  Grouse 

14  Pheasant 

19  Swallow 

24  Warbler 

5  Chickadee 

10  Jay 

15  Phoebe 

20  Tanager 

25  Woodpecker 

Natural  Plantings 

Where  the  home  grounds  are  very  exten.si\'e,  it  is  often  desirable  to  give  some  part 
of  it  up  to  a  Natural  Planting.  This  is  done  by  planting  those  things  which  are  native  to 
the  immediate  regions.  Varieties  that  are  not  native,  but  which  have  similar  character- 
istics, may  be  used.  These  plantings  should  be  made  of  irregular  clumps  made  up  of  several 
plants  of  a  kind  —  rarely  more  than  two  kinds  in  a  group.  The  grouping  of  such  a  planting 
requires  thorough  study  of  the  surroundings. 

The  following  lists  enumerate  varieties  suitable  for  such  a  purpo.se  in  New  England. 
A  dagger  (t)  indicates  those  varieties  suitable  for  sea-shore  planting. 


Shrubs 

Berberis  vulgaris 


Common  Barberry 

See  page  28. 

tSweet  Pepper  Bush  Clethra  alnifolia 

Rich  green  foliage.  Spikes  of  creamy-white  fragrant 
flowers  during  the  greater  part  of  summer.  Thrives  in 
wet  places. 

tSweet  Fern  Comptonia  asplenifolia 

Fern-like,  dark  green  aromatic  foliage.  Brownish  flowers. 
A  very  low  growing  plant  which  thrives  on  barren  and 
rocky  soil. 


tGray  Dogwood 


Coruus  paniculata 


American  Red  Osier  Corrnis  slolonifera 

Thrives  in  damp  places.     See  page  28. 

Witch  Hazel  Hamamelis  virginica 

One  of  our  best  native  shrubs.  Strong  growing.  Showy 
yellow  flowers  appear  after  the  ripening  of  the  leaves 
in  November. 

Yellow-stemmed  Osier  Cornus  slolonifera  lulea 

Prefers  damp  soil.     See  page  28. 


tWinterberry,  or  Black  Alder 

See  page  28.     Prefers  damp  soil. 


Ilex  verlicitlafa 


Good  for  damp  places.     See  page  20. 

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NATURAL  PLANTINGS 


45 


Shrubs  (Continued} 


Rhus  glabra 


Rhus  typhina 


tBayberry  Myrica  cerifcra 

Low,  spreading.  Tlirives  in  sandy  places,  and  near  the 
seashore.  Foliage  dark  green,  nearly  evergreen,  aro- 
matic. Flowers  are  inconspicuous,  followed  by  white 
or  grayish  waxy  herries. 

tFragrant  Sumac  Rhus  aromalica 

See  page  ^7. 

tSmooth  Sumac 

See  page  27. 

Staghorn  Sumac 

See  page  'ifi. 

Wild  Roses  Rosa  species 

Several  of  the  species  listed  below  are  native  to  .Vmerica. 
Others,  although  native  elsewhere,  have  similar  general 
characteristics. 

Meadow  Rose  Rosa  blaiula 

The  slender  red  branches  are  almost  thornless;  foliage 
oval,  pale  green;  flowers  are  large,  bright  rose-colored, 
single;  blooms  in  May. 

Swamp  Rose  Rnsa  Carolina 

The  tall-growing  Wild  Hose,  with  single  pink  flowers 
during  the  summer  months;  its  bright  rod  fruit  is  very 
showy. 

t^^'ild  Rose  Rnsa  lucida 

A  dwarf  native  variety,  with  stems  thickly  covered  with 
prickles;  foliage  dark  green,  shining  above;  flowers  single, 
rosy  pink  about  two  inches  across;  does  well  on  poor 
soil. 

Japanese  Climbing  Rose  Rosa  mulliflora 

A  Japanese  variety  of  rapid  growth,  forming  a  round, 
drooping  shrub  when  standing  alone;  its  proper  place, 
however,  is  mixed  with  other  shrubbery;  its  single,  pure 
white  flowers  are  produced  in  great  quantities,  followed 
by  an  equal  number  of  small  scarlet  fruit  in  winter. 

tSiiining-leaved  Rose  Rosa  nitida 

The    branches    are    completely    covered  with    straight 

prickles  and  bristles;  foliage  bright  green,  glossy;  flowers 
are  highly  colored  bright  pink. 


Red-leaved  Rose  Rosa  rubrifolia 

Upright  grower,  with  slender  purplish  branches,  covered 
with  glaucous  bloom;  foliage  bluish  green,  tinged  with 
red,  and  is  very  etTective  as  a  red  foliage  shrub;  flowers 
scarlet  in  June. 

tSweet  Briar  Rose  Rosa  rubiijinosa 

The  well-known  Sweet  Hriar  with  highly  scented  foliage, 
small,  pink,  fragrant  flowers,  and  quantities  of  bright 
fruit.     Klooms  in  June. 

Prairie  Rose  Rose  setigera 

Large  single  flowers  of  deep  rose-color.  It  is  a  climber, 
and   when   trained   over   a   veranda   makes   a   beautiful 

display. 

Memorial  Rose  Rosa  vichnraiana 

Used  extensively  for  covering  embankments  and  stone- 
work; it  creeps  rapidly  over  the  surface,  forming  a  mat 
of  dark  foliage;  flowers  are  pure  white,  borne  in  dusters 
and  fragrant. 


tElderberry 

See  page  -'S. 


tGolden  Elderberry 

See  page  '28. 


Sambucus  can  ml  en  s  Is 
Sainbuciis  nigra  aiirea 


Willow-leaved  Spiraea  Spiraea  salicifolia 

Small  shrub  bearing  light  pink  or  white  flowers  in  long 
dense  panicles  in  June  and  July.     Prefers  wet    places. 

Hardback  Spiraea  lomenlosa 

A  small  native  shrub  with  few  stems  surmounted  by 
large  deep  pink  or  purple  spikes  of  flowers  in  July  and 
August.     Grows  naturally  in  sandy  upland  soil. 


Viburnum  cassinoides 
Foliage  smooth,  turns  to  brilliant 


Withe-Rod 

Fairly  large  shrub 

colors  in  fall.  White  flowers  in  flat  clusters  3  to  5  inches 
broad  in  June  and  July.  Round  fruit,  pink  at  first 
turning  to  black. 


fArrow-wood 

Prefers  moist  soil. 


Vihnr 


denial  ni, 


See  page  iG. 


Evergreens 


tBalsani  Fir 

See  ijage  .50. 

tCommon  Juniper 

See  page  .il. 

tGolden  Common  Juniper 

See  page  .il. 

tRed,  or  Virginia  Cedar 

See  page  .51. 

tGolden  Virginia  Cedar 

See  page  .51. 

tBIue  Virginia  Cedar 

See  page  51. 

White  Spruce 

See  page  .51. 

"THE 


Abies  balsamea 

J  u  n  i  per  us  com  m  un  is 

Juniperus  communis  aurea 

Juniperus    rirginiana 

Juniperus    rirginiana  aurea 

Juniperus    rirginiana  glauca 

Picea  alba 


tJacli  Pine 

See  page  5-i. 

tWhite  Pine 

See  page  li'.i. 

American  Yew 

See  page  .51. 

American  Arborvitae 

See  page  .5.5. 

American  Hemlock 

See  page  .5.5. 

Globe-shaped  Hemlock 

See  page  .5.5. 


STANDARD 


O  F 


QUALITY 


F  O  R 


Pinus  divariealu 

Pin  us  strobus 

Taxus  canadensis 

Thuya  occidentalis 

Tsuga  canadensis 

Tsuga  canadensis  globosa 

A  M  ERICA" 


46 


NATURAL  PLANTINGS 


Virginia  Creeper 

A  vigorous  high  climljing  vine  of  rapid  growth.  Foliage 
rich  crimson  in  autumn. 

Trumpet  Vine  Bigonia  radicans 

A  hardy,  high  climbing  plant  bearing  large  scarlet- 
orange,  trumpet  shaped  flowers  in  August.  Foliage, 
handsome  dark  green. 

Roxbury  Waxwork  (Bittersweet)  Celastrus  scandens 

A  native  climber  with  glossy  leaves.  Orange  fruit  in 
clusters  hangs  on  stems  all  winter. 


Vines 

Valuable  for  trailing  over  rocks  and  stone  walls. 
Ampclopsis  quinquejolia  Japanese  Bittersweet 


A  Japan 


Celastrus  paniculaius 
ariety  similar  to  the  preceding;  fruit  crimson 


Wild  Clematis  Clematis  viryiitiana 

Native.  Rapid  growing.  White  flowers  in  August 
followed  by  feathery  white  seeds  which  are  very  decora- 
tive. 


Red,  or  Swamp  Maple 

See  page  37. 

Sugar  Maple 

See  page  37. 

Black  Birch 

See  page  38. 

Yellow  Birch 

See  page  38. 

Canoe,  or  Paper  Birch 

See  page  38. 

American  Beech 

See  page  38. 


A  bare  rocky  place  made  attractive  by  the  planting  of  a  Trumpet  \  ine 

Trees 

Acer  rubrum 


Acer  sacchariim 

Betula  lenta 

Bctuta  tutea 

Betula  papyrifera 

Fagus  grandijolia 


tSilver  Poplar 

See  page  39. 

White  Oak 

See  page  39. 

Scarlet  Oak 

See  page  39. 

Pin  Oak 

See  page  39. 

Red  Oak 

See  page  39. 

American  Elm 

See  page  39. 


Populus  alba 

Quercus  alba 

Quercus  coccinea 

Quercus  palusfris 

Quercus  rubra 

Ulmus  americana 


FRAMINGHAM       NURSERIES 


FRAMINGHAM,        MASS. 


Plants  for  Odd  Purposes 

Bank  Plantings  to  Prevent  Soil  Washing 


47 


SHRUBS 

Should  1)1-  planted  I!  fct-t  apart. 
Coral  Berry  Si/mphoricari)Os  initgari.i 

Small  crimson  lnTrii-.s.  (irows  up  to  o  foot  in  hoifjlit. 
Fine  for  shady  places.  Its  lliickl\  mulli-d  roots  prevent 
soil  washing. 

Drooping  Golden  Bell  I'arxi/lliid  simpeKsa 

liruichcs  droopinf;.  Stems  covered  with  yellow  liell- 
shaped  flowers  in  .\pril.  Leaves  rich  green,  tnmiii}; 
purplish  in  autumn.  .\ttains  a  height  of  eight  feet. 
Lower  branches  mat  down,  thus  previ'nting  soil  washing. 


VINES 

Should  he  planted  eviTy   IS  or  H  inches. 
Chinese  Honeysuckle  Lonicera  brachypoda 

i''oliage   dark    green,    nearly    evc^rgrcen.      Flowers   yellow 
and  cream-colori-il,  fragrant. 

Hall's  Honeysuckle  I.niiircru  hnirhi/pnda  luiUiuna 

\igorons    grower.       Fragrant    yellow    and    white    flowers 
from  mill-summer  until  frost. 


A  retaining  Wall  planted  on  outside  with  Large-Leaved  Evergreen  Bittersweet, 
with  deciduous  shrubbery  (Forsythia  Fortunai  on  inside.  Note  the  luxuri- 
ant mass  effect  where  otherwise  the  vista  would  be  harsh  and  unattractive. 

For  Covering  Masonry  or  Brick  Walls 


Evergreen  Bittersweet  Enoni/mnx  nidiraiis 

Half  shrub,  half  vine.  Planted  in  the  open  it  grows  up- 
right, generally  conical  in  shape.  Planted  against  a  wall, 
it  clings  and  climbs  making  a  close  flat  covering.  Leaves 
Ji  inch  long.     Evergreen. 

Variegated  Evergreen  Bittersweet 

Eiinnymus  radicans  variegnta 
Similar  to  Evergreen  Bittersweet,  but  leaves  are  variegat- 
ed with  yellow,  white  and  pinkish  tints 


Large-leaved  Evergreen  Bittersweet 

Eunnymus  radicans  grandiflora 

Similar  to  the  preceding.  Leaves  larger.  More  rapid 
grower.  Bushier,  does  not  lie  flat  to  a  wall,  but  makes  a 
bushy  covering. 


Ground  Covers  for  Shady  Places 


Oftentimes  a  portion  of  one's  lawn  is  so  shaded  that  grass 
does  very  poorly.  In  such  a  place,  a  low  growing  ground 
cover  plant  is  desirable.  For  this  purpose,  the  two 
following  species  are  best. 


Trailing  Myrtle  Vinca  minor 

.\  handsome  trailing  plant  with  evergreen  foliage.  Showy 
bright  blue  flowers  borne  freely  in  early  spring  and  at 
intervals  throughout    summer  and    fall. 


Japanese  Spurge 

Low-growing  evergreen  plant 


Pai-liysandra  tcrmiiialix 

White  flowers  on  short 
spikes.     Its  bright  green  foliage  makes  a  beautiful  carpet 
Should    be    planted    6   to    li   inches   apart, 
they  are  planted,  the  quicker  the  result. 


The   closer 


THE 


STANDARD 


O  F 


QUALITY 


FOR 


AMERICA" 


48 


Roses 


We  have  in  no  way  attempted  to  cover  this  subject  in  its  entirety,  or  as  relative  to 
the  complete  planning  and  planting  of  formal  or  informal  flower-gardens.  Rather,  realizing 
that  the  occasional  decorative  rose-bed  is  generally  a  much  more  practical  source  of  beauti- 
fication  and  gratification  on  the  average  residential  grounds  than  the  garden  of  larger 
dimensions  might  be,  we  have  presented  suggestions  most  applicable  to  this  specific  use 


The  borders  of  mixed  deciduous  shrubs  at   tlie  entrance  to   this  for- 
mal rose  garden  lend  a  very  desirable  touch  of  privacy  and  seclusion. 

of  decoration.  In  planning  such  beds,  it  is  important  that  species  such  as  are  listed  here 
should  be  planted  in  beds  separate  from  any  other  sorts  of  shrubs;  that  is,  while  for  artis- 
tic effect  it  is  sometimes  desirable  to  mix  the  Rose  varieties  or  colors  in  single  beds,  for 
best  results  they  never  should  be  mixed  with  other  plants  or  shrubbery.  Wild  sorts,  suitable 
for  this  purpose,  will  be  found  under  "Natural  Plantings". 

Hardy  June  Roses 

In  this  list  we  have  best  varieties  of  the  good  old  sorts,  that 
do  best  in  our  New  England  climate  and  are  always  in  de- 
mand on  aceount  of  their  hardiness  and  beautiful  bloom, 
although  their  period  of  blooming  is  short. 


American  Beauty.  Large,  red,  beautiful  of  form,  and  very 
double.  The  fragrance  is  delightful  resembling  La 
France. 


Fisher  Holmes.  H.P.  May  be  briefly  described  as  an 
improved  General  Jacqueminot;  the  flowers  are  fuller 
and  more  freely  produced.     A  very  valuable  sort. 


Frau  Karl  Druschki,  or  Snow  Queen.  H.P.  A  pure 
paper-white,  free-flowering,  large  size;  a  remarkably 
handsome  plant,  with  bright,  heavy  foliage  and  strong, 
upright  growth;  the  bloom  is  perfect  in  form,  on  nice 
long  stems,  and  of  the  purest  possible  white.  There  is 
nothing  in  the  line  of  perfectly  hardy  roses  that  can 
compare  with  this  one  in  form,  color  and  general  finish. 


General  Jacqueminot.  H.  Ch.  Brilliant  crimson;  not 
full,  but  large  and  extremely  effective;  fragrant  and 
of  excellent  hardy  habit;  forces  well.  One  of  the  best 
known  and  most  popular  red  roses  grown. 

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Harrison's  Yellow.  A.  Golden  yellow,  medium-sized 
semi-double;  generally  has  nine  leaflets;  a  freer  bloomer 
than  Persian  Yellow,  but  not  so  hardy. 

Louis  Van  Houtte.  Red,  shaded  crimson;  large,  full, 
fine  form;  fragrant. 

Madam  Gabriel  Lulzet.  H.P.  Silvery  pink;  fragrant; 
fine  foliage;  vigorous;  exquisite  in  bud.  This  rose  has 
no  superior. 

Margaret  Dickson.  H.P.  A  magnificent  rose  ;  white, 
with  pale  flesh  center;  petals  very  large,  shell  shaped 
and  of  great  substance;  fragrant;  foliage  large,  dark 
green.     Very  vigorous. 

Mrs.  John  Laing.  H.P.  Soft  pink;  large  and  of  fine  form, 
produced  on  strong  stems;  exceedingly  fragrant;  one 
of  the  most  valuable  varieties  for  forcing;  flowers  con- 
tinuously in  open  ground. 

M.  P.  Wilder.  H.P.  Of  vigorous  growth,  with  healthy 
foliage;  flowers  large,  semi-globular,  full,  well  formed; 
cherry-carmine,  much  like  a  light-colored  Marie  Bau- 
mann;  very  fragrant.  It  resembles  the  Alfred  Colomb 
in  wood,  form  and  foliage,  but  excels  that  variety  in 
vigor,  hardiness  and  freedom  of  bloom.  Continues  to 
bloom  long  after  other  hybrid  perpetuals  are  out  of 
bloom. 

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ROSES 


49 


Hardy  June  Roses,  Continued 


Paul  Neyron.  II. I'.  I)i'i-|i  rcisi-;  very  large,  very  full; 
somewhat  fragranl;  frec-blooniiiig;  Uie  wood  is  nearly 
sinoolli,  llie  foliage  tough  anil  enduring;  somewhat 
tender;  the  growth  is  upright.  Largest  variety  known; 
very  desirable  for  the  garden. 

Persian  Yellow.  A.  IJright  yellow;  small,  nearly  full, 
well  formed;  small  foliag.'^  faintly  seenled  like  the 
sweotbrier;  seven  leaflets;  the  wooil  is  ehoeolate-brown 
in  color,  armed  with  numerous  brown  thorns;  it  is  the 
finest  of  all  hardy  yellow  roses.  It  must  not  be  closely 
prune<l. 


Prince  Camille  dc  Kohiin.  1!  1'.  X'ery  deep  velvety 
crimson;  large,  nioderalel\  full;  habit  somewhat  si)read- 
ing  ;  shy  in  autumn.  .\  good  rose  of  splendid  color 
but  a  moderate  grower. 

Ulrich  Briinner.  U.I'.  Urilliant  cherry-red,  very  efTective 
in  color;  flowers  of  fine  form  and  finish,  carried  well 
upon  the  plant;  petals  of  great  substance;  vigorous, 
hardy,  resists  mildew.  One  of  the  best  for  forcing  an(l 
open-air  culture. 


Ever-blooming  Bedding  Roses 

Of  late  great  attention  has  been  given  to  the  roses  by  all  the  leading  rosarians  in 
both  Enrope  and  America.  As  a  result  a  class  of  ever-blooming  roses  has  been  developed 
that  are  valuable. 

Heretofore  we  ha\e  had  roses  that  gave  an  abundance  of  blossoaiis  in  June  and  a 
few  at  intervals  throughout  the  season.  Now  it  is  possible  to  have  an  abundance  in  July, 
August  and  Se|)teniber  as  well  as  in  June. 

There  are  hundreds  of  these  varieties,  such  as  Kaiserin  Augusta  ^'ictoria  and  Gru.ss 
an  Teplitz,  alreatly  (|uite  generally  and  favorably  known.  Some  of  these  sorts  like  all 
hyl)rids  have  a  delicious  i)erfiune  while  some  are  odorless. 

We  recommend  our  patrons  —  and  we  cannot  do  it  too  strongly  —  to  try  these  few 
sorts  that  we  now  offer,  then  they  will  be  ])r<>])ared  to  judge  intelligently  of  their  worth  and 
to  order  more  largely  the  following  .season. 


VARIETIKS 

Baby  Dorothy  (Pink  Baby  Rambler).  P.  Clear  brilliant 
pink  and  very  freely  produced.     Vigorous. 

Baby  Rambler.  A  cross  between  Crimson  Rambler  and 
Glory  of  Polyanthus.  It  is  as  free  blooming  as  the  latter 
and  of  the  same  color  as  the  former.  It  is  very  vigorous 
and  quite  hardy;  foliage  is  of  a  beautiful,  deep,  glossy 
green.      It  flowers  in  large  clusters. 


Baby  Rambler  White.     Like  the 
that  it  has  white  flowers. 


ibo- 


<lifl'e 


Columbia.      Most  plea.sing  brilliant  rose  pink,  perfect  fiinii.  fra- 
grant, vigorous  and  free  blooming.     New . 


General    MacArthur.      Bright    crims 
highly  perfumed;   very  fine. 


large,    full,    free, 


Gruss  an  Teplitz.  Flower  is  quite  double,  with  the  deepest 
possible  shade  of  crimson  scarlet,  approaching  crimson 
maroon  in  the  older  flowers.  Its  habit  of  growth  makes 
it  one  of  the  finest  Bush  Roses  for  outdoor  planting, 
being  very  free  and  vigorous;  nicely  colored,  with  a 
strong  tea  fragrance. 


Hadley.  Deep  velvety  crimson,  does  not  fade.  Knormous 
flowers  perfectly  formed  and  sweet  scented.      .New. 

Hugh  Dickson.  Brilliant  crimson.  The  plants  are  strong 
and  thrifty,  with  healthy  dark  green  foliage.  Blooms 
continually.  The  flowers  are  of  good  size  and  fine  form 
and  retain  their  intensity  of  color  until  petals  fall.  Very 
fragrant. 


Jessie.  1'.  Flowers  in  huge  clusters  of  liright  cherry- 
crimson  which  docs  not  fade.  One  of  the  best  dwarf 
bedding  roses. 

Juliet.     Outside  gold,  inside  rich  rosy  red.     Ivxccllcnt. 

Kaiserin  Augusta  Victoria.  Delicate  creamy  white 
deliciously  fragrant.  As  a  cut  flower  it  has  few  equals, 
blooming  continuously  from  early  spring  till  fall. 

Killarney.  An  exquisite  rose.  The  bush  is  strong  and 
upright,  with  beautiful,  deep,  bronzy-green  foliage.  The 
color  of  the  flower  is  deep,  brilliant  shell  pink,  of  the 
most  exquisite  shades;  large  buds,  long  and  pointed; 
blooms  profusely  throughout  the  season. 

Killarney,  White.  Same  as  Killarnev  except  color  is  pure 
whiti'. 

La  France.  Flowers  large,  silvery  peach;  buds  long;  very 
free  flowering;  fragrant. 

Los  Angeles.  Luminous  flame  pink,  toned  with  coral  and 
shaded  with  gold  at  base.  Lcjng  pointed  buds  open  inld  per- 
fectly formed  flowei-s.      \'ery  fragrant.     .\i-w. 

Madame  Caroline  Testout.  H.T.  Flowers  large,  very 
double;   silvery  rose;   free  bloomer. 

Mrs.  Aaron  Ward.  H.T.  Flowers  coppery-orange  in  open 
bud,  pinkish  fawn  when  fully  open. 


Mrs.  W.  C.  Miller. 

Radiance.      Carmin 
and  tine. 


■Sunburst,      liriiliaril   \(ll(iw  oraiigi 


■  ft    pr;,,l>     bblsll,    r 

osc.    lingcd    ullh 


II   nUlside. 

\  cry    large 


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Description  of  All  Evergreens 

Suitable  for  Foundation,  Screen,  Border,  or  Windbreak  Plantings 

Whether  or  not  heretofore  listed  under  these  separate  dassifieutions  and  their  various  raraitioations. 


Balsam  Fir  --ibies  balsamea 

Slender  pyramidal  form.  Foliage  dark  green,  silvery 
beneath.  Thrives  best  in  moist  soil,  but  does  well  on 
fairly  dry  soil.     Ultimate  height  50  to  80  ft. 


Frazer's  Fir 

Similar  to  Balsam  Fir,  but  is  suitabli 
the  Balsam.  Foliage  richer  and 
height  about  50  feet. 


Abies  fraziri 
farther  south  than 
darker.       Ultimate 


Dwarf  Hudson  Bay  Fir 

Dwarf  form  of  the  preceding, 
tall.     .\  very  interesting  plant 


Abies  balsamea  hudsonica 
Compact.     As  broad  as 


Wliite  Fir  Abies  concolor 

Native  to  Rocky  Mountains.  Foliage  long  and  broad; 
color  variable  from  light  yellowish  green,  to  dark  green 
and  silvery  blue.  Best  of  all  Firs.  Vigorous  and  rapid 
grower.     Withstands  great  heat  and  drought. 


Fir  Foliage 


Dwarf  Frazer's  Fir  Abies  frazeri  proslrala 

\  sport  from  the  preceding.  Broader  than  tall,  tops  as 
flat  as  a  table.  Foliage  lighter  than  Frazer's  Fir  and 
a  new  distinctive  dwarf  plant  which  originated  here . 
Obtainable  only  at  Framingham  Nurseries. 

Japanese  Fir  Abies  brackyphylla 

Broad  symmetrical  tree  when  mature.  Attains  about 
75  feet.     Foliage  light  green.     Very  handsome. 

Veitch's  Silver  Fir  Abies  veitchii 

Makes  a  tall  symmetrical  tree  attaining  about  80  feet. 
Foliage  dark  green  and  glossy,  silvery  on  under  side. 
One  of  the  most  beautiful  firs  when  young  as  well  as 
when  old. 


Douglas  Fir  .  Pseudotsuga  taxifolia 

.\ttains  100  feet.     Beautiful  when  small,  majestic   when 
large.     Leaves  dark  bluish  green. 


JUNIPER  OR  CEDAR  -Juniperus 


Chinese  Juniper  Junipcrus  chinensis 

Broad  pyramid.  Branches  slender.  Leaves  pointed  and 
spreading;  medium  green  to  grayish  green  in  color. 
Should  be  sheared  each  year  in  June  for  best  effect. 

Silver-tipped  Chinese  Juniper  J uniperus  chinensis  argentea 
Similar  to  the  preceding.  Foliage  dark  grayish  green, 
sometimes  even  bluish.  Terminal  leaves  occasionally 
white.     Should  be  kept  sheared. 


Golden  Chinese  Juniper  Juniperus  chinensis  aurea 

Medium  pyramid.     Foliage  like  Chinese  Juniper  except 
that  on  outside  and  at  top  it  takes  a  bright  yellow  color. 


Chinese  Trailing  Juniper 

Juniperus  chinensis  recurva  squamata 
Very  attractive.  Long  trailing  branches  are  covered 
with  many  branchlets  of  bluish  green  foliage.  If  given 
room  will  often  in  a  few  years  make  a  nearly  circular 
mass  of  foliage  several  feet  across  and  not  over  10  or 
12  inches  in  height.     Excellent  for  Rock  Gardens. 


Pfitzer's  Juniper  Juniperus  chinensis  pfitzeriana 

Irregular  shape.  Branches  horizontally  spreading; 
branchlets  slightly  drooping.  Grows  as  broad  as  tall. 
Foliage  rich  green,  slightly  grayish.  Particularly  beauti- 
ful. 


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JUNIPER   OK    V.EDAR  —  .liniipnus      ,C.i,it,,n,rd) 


tCommon  Juniper  Juniperus  communis 

The  common  type  often  seen  in  pastures.  Habit  spread- 
ing, branches  slightly  ascending,  twice  as  broad  as  tall. 
Foliage  varies  from  light  green  to  bluish  green,  with  a 
purplish  cast  in  winter.  Valuable  for  Natural  Plantings 
and  Hock  fiardcns.     Sec  page  t.'). 

tGolden  Oommoii  Juniper  Juniperus  cotnmunis  aurca 

(Iiildi'ii  form  of  preceding.  N<'W  foliage  bright  yellow 
turning  to  bronze  yellow  in  winter.  Good  for  Natural 
Plantings  and  Rock  (hardens. 

Polish  Juniper  J miiperus  communis  cracovia 

Narrow  pyramid  or  cohiinn.  Somewhat  dense.  Foliage 
light  green,  somewhat  grayish. 

Irish  Juniper  Juniperus  communis  hihernica 

Very    narrow'    column.  Very    dense.      Foliage    grayish. 

Fine  for  formal  effects.  Makes  a  good  tall,  narrow  hedge. 
See  page  34. 

Coninion  Trailing  Juniper 

Juniperus  communis  prucumhen.s. 
Similar  in  habit  to  Chinese  Trailing  Juniper.  Foliage 
purple-green.     Good  for  Rock  Gardens. 


Swedish  Juniper  Juniperus  communis  suecica 

Nearly  similar  to  the  Irish  Juniper.     Tips  of    branchlets 
slightly  drooping. 


Greek  Juniper  Juniperus  ex  eha  siricia 

Broad  pyranud.      ('ciiii|).ict   symmetrical.      Foliage  some- 
what bluish.      Dwarf. 


Japanese  Juniper  Juniperus  japnnica 

Irregular   spreading    fan    shape.      Hroadcr    at    top    than 
at  bottom.     Foliage  rich  green. 

Golden  Japanese  Juniper  Juniperus  japonica  aurca 

Similar    In    form    to   the   preceding,    but   spreads    wiiler. 
Foliage  bright  yellow,  turning  to  dull  yellow-  in  winter. 


tSavin  Juniper  Juniperus  sabina 

Spreading  fan-sliapcd  haljil,  si-Mom  erect.     Foliage  dark 
green,  turning  rich  ImiM/c  green  in  wiTiter. 


Tamarisk-leaved  Juniper 

Juniperus  sabina  lamarisrifaliu 
Dwarf.        Roughly     globe-shaped,      densely      brainliiil. 
Foliage  handsome  dark  shade  of  green. 

fRed  or  Virginia  Cedar  Juniperus  riryiniuna 

Often  seen  in  native  state  on  sandhills  along  the  Atlantic 
Coast.  Upright,  narrow  column.  Foliage  varies  from 
light  green  to  dark  green,  grayish  green  and  bluish 
green.  Thrives  in  dry  sandy  soil.  Not  desirable  north  of 
Massachusetts. 


Juniper   Foliage 


tGolden  Virginia  Cedar    Juniperus  virginiana  etegantissima 
Similar  to  preceding.      Foliage  golden  bronze. 

tBlue  Virginia  Cedar.  Juniperus  virginiana  glauca 

Similar  to  Red  Cedar.      Foliage  bluish  gray. 

Globe-shaped  Red  Cedar 

Juniperus  virginiana  gtobosa 
Form  rougldy  globose.  Foliage  bright  green.  Japanese 
effect.     Rare. 


SPRUCE 


tWhite  Spruce  Picea  alba 

Native.  Upright,  compact,  long-lived,  .\ttains  70  feet. 
Foliage  silvery  green.  Will  stand  severe  pruning.  I'se- 
ful  as  a  hedge  or  windbreak.     See  page  30. 


Norway  Spruce  Picca  cxcelsa 

Broad  pyramid,  graceful.  Rapid  growing,  attains  75 
feet.  Foliage  dense,  dark  green.  Very  successful  in 
cold  climates.  Used  extensively  for  hedges  and  wind- 
breaks.    See  page  30. 


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DESCRIPTION  OF  ALL  EVERGREENS 

SPRUCE  —  I'U-M    (CoHih,n,,l) 


Weeping  Norway  Spruce  Picea  exc^tsa  inverta 

Foliage  same  as  the  upright  Norway  Spruce.  Habit  is 
irregular.  Branches  and  sometimes  the  leader  are 
pendulous.     Interesting  Japanese  effect. 


tKoster's  Blue  Spruce  Picea  pungens  kosleriana 

An  improved  form  of  the  Colorado  Blue  Spruce.  Foliage 
is  much  bluer.  Fine  effect  when  planted  individually 
or  in  groups. 


Engleman's  Spruce.  Picea  engelmanni 

Broad  pyramid.  Attains  100  feet.  Branches  densely 
arranged.  Foliage  somewhat  bluish.  Keeps  very 
symmetrical  without  pruning.  Slow  grower.  Useful 
for  windbreaks.     See  page  30. 

Gregory's  Dwarf  Spruce.  Picea  excelsa  gregorijana 

A  very  dwarf  form  of, Norway  Spruce  Odd  and  inter- 
esting, very  rare.  Should  be  seen  to  be  appreciated. 
Prices  upon  application. 


Pyramidal  Norway  Spruce 

Similar    to    Norway    Spruce, 
making  slender  tree. 


Picea  excelsa  ■pyramidalis 
Branches    more    upright, 


Maxwell's  Dwarf  Spruce  Picea  excelsa  maxwelli 

Dwarf  Norway  Spruce  Picea  excelsa  pumi'a 

Both  varieties  are  rare,  odd,  and  interesting.     Should  be 
seen  to  be  appreciated.     Prices  upon  application. 

Tiger-tail  Spruce  •  I'icea  potila 

Broad,    dense,    pyramid,      branches   stout,    needles    stiff 
and  sharp.      Slow  growing. 


'Colorado  Green  Spruce  Picea  pugnens 

Slow    growing,    symmetrical.      Needles  stiff   and   sharp; 

light    green.       Valuable    for    seashore  planting    or    for 
windbreaks.     See  page  30. 

tColorado  Blue  Spruce  Picea  pungens  gluuea 

A   form   of   the   preceding,    but   foliage  is   distinct   blue. 
Fine  specimen  tree  attaining  100  feet. 


Spruce  Foliage. 


PINE  -Pinus 


tAustrian  Pine  Pi""s  a^st,  iaca 

Broad,  pyramidal,  symmetrical.  Attains  100  feet. 
Foliage  long,  dark  green.  Vigorous  grower.  Thrives 
in  any  ordinary  soil  and  location  and  is  particularly 
good  near  the  seashore. 

Scotch  Pine  Pint's  syheslris 

Tall,  rapid  growing  tree  attaining  a  height  of  70  feet. 
Foliage  bluish  green. 

tJack  Pine  f '"««  diimricala 

Upright,  somewhat  irregular  habit.  Foliage  handsome 
medium  green.  Attains  height  of  70  feet.  Thrives  on 
dry  and  poor  soils.  Rapid  grower.  Valuable  for  screen 
plantings.     See  page  20. 

tMountain  Pine  Pinus  montana 

Broad  rounding  cone.  Branches  upright.  Needles 
short  and  very  handsome.  Useful  for  bank  plantings 
or  in  the  rock  garden. 

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tDwarf  Mountain  Pine  Pinus  montana  mtighus 

Low,     dense,     dwarf,     branches     spreading,     branchlets 
upright.       Considerably     broader    than     tall.       Densely 


covered  with  needles  varying  in  color  throughout  for 
entire  range  of  green  tints  and  shades.  Valuable  for 
single  specimens  and  also  for  bank  plantings  and  for 
the  rock  garden.  Particularly  handsome.  Extremely 
hardy.  Thrives  on  any  soil  except  a  wet  one.  Adapted 
to  seashore  planting. 


Pine  Foliage. 

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Red  Pine 

l"priglit,    lunail    ronntling    pyramid.       Attains    70    fret. 
Steins   riililisli.      I'oliago   very   long;    light   green.      \'ery 
hardy  and  thrives  on  |)(>or  soil.     Siilijcct  to  no  daniieroii.-. 
disease  or  insect  enemy. 
A  tree  which  is  becoming  more  popular  on  its  merits. 


PINE  —  J'hiiis    (  Voiitiiiiied) 

Piiiu.i  re.iinosa  Japanese  Umbrella  Pine  Sdadoplh/s  rcrlicillata 

<> f    llii-    most    hcanliful    of    evergreens.       Medium 

p,\  i-aiiiici,    ccimpacl.      Xecdics    long,     glossy   light    green, 
grow  ill  whorls.     \'ery  hnshy,  and  thrives  in  any  ordinary 


tWhite  Pine  I'lnus  Mrnhm, 

One  of  the  best  iil  our  native  i-vergr.Tiis.  .\ttains  101) 
feet.  Foliage  long  light  silvery  green.  I'sefnl  as  >ingle 
specimens  or  as  groves. 


JAPANESE  CYPRESS    -  Rrihnspnr 


Thread-branched  Cypress  Rditii.ijmru  fillfiru 

liroad   cone.      Foliage   bright  green,   slender,   string-like, 
drooping,  graceful. 


Golden  Plumed  Cypress  Itiiinl.yiora  jihnnn.in  uurva 

Similar    to    preceding.        Foliage    yi-llow,    particularly  on 
the  sunnv  side. 


Golden  Thread-branched  Cypress 

Iltiiiiispora  JiUfera  itiirca 
X  golden  form  of  the  preceding.      Hroailer  and  rather  flat. 


Pea-fruited  Cypress  Ixiiinixjmni  pisifcni 

Medium    cone.      Foliage    light    green,    feathery,    slightly 
drooping  at  tips. 


Golden  Pea-fruited  Cypress  Riiini.ipora  pisifeni  (tuna 

X  yellow  form  of  the  preceding. 


Plumed  Cypress  Rclinisporit  jiluiiinxd 

Medium    cone.      Foliage    light    green,    soft,    plume-like, 
feathery.     Looks  best  if  sheared  slightly  the  last  of  June. 


Veitch's  Cypress  Rctinispvni  sqtiurroxn  vritckii 

Broad  cone.  Foliage  bluish-gray.  Very  dense.  Kerjuircs 
shearing  each  June.  Should  be  planted  in  sheltered 
position  and  not  in  full  sun. 


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YEW  -  Taxm 


Thi.s  i.s  a  family  of  low,  slow-growing  evergreen.s.     While  the  Engli.sh  varietie.s  are  a 
trifle  tender  here,  the  American  and  Japanese  varieties  are  among  the  hardiest  of  evergreens. 


English  Yew  Taxu.i  baroata 

Upright  in  habit.     Foliage  rich  dark   green.     Should  be 

planted    in    sheltered    positions  away    from    the    direct 
glare  of  the  sun. 

Dwarf  English  Yew  Taxus  baccala  adprossa 
Dwarf,    round,     nearly    globose.       Branches    small    and 

numerous.     Leaves  verv  small.  Needs  shelter. 


Golden  English  Yew  Taxus  baccala  aurca 

A  variety  of  English  Yew.  Foliage  somewhat  yellow 
in  summer,  darkening  in  fall  and  winter. 

Erect  American  Yew  Taxus  canadensis  erccia 

Similar  to  the  preceding.  Branches  upright,  forming  a 
vase  shaped  plant.  Deeper  winter  color,  and  withstands 
sunny  positions  better  than  the  -Vmerican   Yew. 


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DESCRIPTION  OF  ALL  EVERGREENS 


YEW— Taxas    (Continued) 


American  Yew  Taxus  canadensis 

Prostrate,  branches  wide  spreading.  Terminal  branch- 
lets  long,  slender  and  drooping.  Bark  brown.  Foliage 
deep  green.  Branchlets  die  back  somewhat  during 
winter  if  planted  in  sunny  positions,  therefore,  it  should 
be  planted  in  partial  or  complete  shade.  Red  waxy 
berries. 


Siebold's  Yew  Taxus  sieboldi 

A  new  and  distinctive  variety  to  be  found  only  at  Fram- 
ingham  Nurseiies.  Leaves  are  longer  than  on  any  other 
Yew.  E.\ceptionally  rich  glossy  green.  Varies  in  habit 
from  broad  symmetrical  pyramid  to  dense  globe,  and 
to  irregular  spreading  form.  The  hardiest  of  all.  Persons 
interested  should  visit  the  nursery  and  select  the  type 
which  suits  them  at  which  time  prices  will  be  quoted. 


Japanese  Yew  Taxus  ciispidala 

Irregular    habit    spreading  to    upright,    sometimes    fan 

shaped.        Slow     growing,  nearly     globe-shaped     when 

matuie.     Foliage  similar  to  English  Yew  in  color. 


Dwarf  Japanese  Yew  Taxus  cuspidala  nana 

Exceedingly  slow  growing,  globe-shaped  when  mature. 
When  young  habit  is  irregular,  varying  from  fan-shaped 
to  globe-shaped  and  flat  round  mats.  The  breadth  is 
in  every  case  somewhat  greater  than  the  height.  Ex- 
ceedingly hardy.  Keeps  its  deep  rich  green  the  year 
round. 


I  he  Iriiminfiham  way  of  preparinii  Everjireens  for  shipment.  At  the  left,  the  tree  duji  with  compact  bull  of  earth  proteclin);  the 
roots.   At  the  rijiht,  the  ball  of  protecting  earth  securely  tied  in  burlap  —  now  ready  for  packing  in  cases  or  on   motor  trucks. 


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ARBORVITAE 

American  Arborvitae  Thuya  ncridt'iilalis 

Narrow   com-   or  columimr.      Densely    branched.      Com- 
monly used  in  hedges,  anil  as  single  specimens.     Thrives 
in    moist    soil    and  also  somewhat  dry  soils.      Does  not 
like  real  wet  soil. 
For  use  as  a  hedge,  see  page  84. 


Peabody's  Golden  Arborvitae  Thuya  occidenlalis  aurea 

Similar  to  the  preceding;  foliage  is  of  intense  yellow 
color. 

Douglas's  Pyramidal  Arborvitae 

Thuya  occiiUiilalis  douglasii  pyramidatit 
Narrow  cone.  Folinge  arranged  in  a  very  interesting  man- 
ner. 

Hovey's  Golden  Arborvitae  Thuya  occidenlalis  hovcyi 

Oval  shape,  very  dense,  foliage  tinged  with  golden  yellow. 

Vervaene's  Arborvitae  Thuya  occidenlalis  vervaeneana 

Hroad  cone.  Dense.  Foliage  variegated  with  yellow, 
giving  the  plant  a  light  golden  tinge.  Valuable  for 
hedges  near  dusty  roads. 


Globe  Arborvitae  Thuya  occidenlalis  glnhosa 

Low,  slow  growing,  dense,  globe-shaped.  Foliage  bright 
green;  winter  color  bronze.  Valuable  for  low  round 
hedges.     For  hedges  of  this  variety  see  page  34 


HEMLOCK 

American  Hemlock  Tsvga  canadensis 

Broadly  pyramidal  tree  attaining  70  feet.  Densely 
branched.  Branch  tips  pendulous.  Very  beautiful  and 
graceful.  Thrives  exceptionally  well  in  shade  of  larger 
trees.  Does  well  almost  anywhere  except  extremely 
bleak  situations.  Valuable  both  as  a  single  specimen 
and  as  a  hedge  plant.     See  page  29. 


—  Thuya 

Pyramidal  Arborvitae  Thuya  oc-ideiila'is  jiyramidalis 

V'ery  narrow  cone  or  column.  Densely  branched.  Foliage 
rich,  dark  green  which  does  not  change  appreciably  in 
winter.  Excellent  for  formal  effects,  and  for  screens. 
See  page  i!) 

Siberian  Arborvitae  Thuya  occidenlalis  siberica 

Broad  cone.  Very  den.se  and  bushy.  Dark  steel  grayish 
green.  Extremely  hardy  on  a  wide  range  of  soils.  Useful 
for  hedges.      See  page  .'i4. 

Oriental  Arborvitae  Thuya  orienlalia 

Narrow  cone  or  column.  Foliage  bright  green  with 
reddish  tinge  in  winter.  Large  plants  good  for  fornial 
effects. 


Arborvitae  Foliajie 

-  Tsuga 

Globe-shaped  Hemlock  Tsuga  canadensis  glohosu 

Similar  to  the  preceding,  but  shows  no  tendency  to  grow 
upright.     Nearly  perfectly  globe-shaped.     Very '  compact. 


Hemlock   Foliage 

Owing  to  seasonal  fluctuations  in  the  prices  of  nursery  stock  we  have  discontinued 
the  practice  of  inserting  prices  in  this  general  descriptive  catalog.  The  information 
in  this  book  holds  good  over  a  long  period  and  for  this  reason  we  recommend  its 
preservation.  Seasonal  price  lists  will  be  mailed  you  twice  a  year  March  1st 
and  September  1st.    If  however   you   do   not  receive    them    please   notify    us. 


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DESCRIPTION  OF  ALL  EVERGREENS 


BROAD  LEAVED  EVERGREENS 

A  sub-group  of  evergreens,  with  leaves  approaching  in  size  and  shape  the  leaves  of 
deciduous  shrubs.  The  habit  is  in  most  cases  similar  to  that  of  deciduous  shrubs.  Many 
varieties  have  strikingly  beautiful  flowers. 


Ashberry  Berberis  aquifoiium 

Shrubby  in  habit.  Leaves  glossy,  holly-like.  Yellow 
flowers  in  May.  Should  be  planted  in  a  sheltered  posi- 
tion out  of  the  sun. 


Simon's  Rose  Box  Coloiicaslcr  simonii 

Small,  upright.     Leaves  oval,  54  inch   long,  glossy,  deep 
green.     White  flowers  followed  by  red  berries. 


Evergreen  Bittersweet  Euonijmu.H  radicans 

Small  shrub  which  if  planted  in  the  open,  will  grow 
into  a  dense  pyramid.  If  planted  near  a  wall,  it  will 
trail  up  over  it,  with  branches  lying  flat  against  the 
wall.  Leaves  small  dark  green.  Hardy.  A  good  border 
plant. 


Large-leaved  Evergreen  Bittersweet 

Euoitymys  radicana  grandifoiia 
Similar  to  the  preceding.  Leaves  large,  oval.  Will 
make  a  dense  round  bush,  or  will  trail  up  walls  making 
a  very  bushy  covering.  Rapid  growing.  A  good  hedge 
plant.    Red  and  orange  fruit. 


Variegated  Evergreen  Bittersweet 

Euonymiis  radicans  varicijata 
The  same  as  Evergreen  Bittersweet  excepting  that  its 
leaves  are  variegated  with  yellow,  white,  and  pinkish 
tints. 


Broad -leaved  Evergreen  Bittersweet 

Eunnymus  radicans  vegela 
Low,  spreading,  trailing,  slow  growing.  Leaves  nearly 
circular,  dark.  Bears  a  large  quantity  of  showy  red  and 
orange  fruit.      Will  trail  slowly  up  wafls. 

Prostrate  Rose  Box  Cotoneasler  horizonlalis 

Low  spreading  shrub  with  almost  horizontal  branches. 
Leaves  less  than  a  half  inch  long,  round,  dark  green. 
Flowers  pinkish  white  followed  by  scarlet  berries.  If 
planted  against  a  rock  or  wall,  it  will  trail  up  over  it. 

Sheeps  Laurel  Kalmia  angustifolia 

Small  shrub.  Leaves  1}^  inches  long,  narrow,  light 
green  on  top,  pale  underneath.  Covered  in  late  June 
and  July   with   purple   and   crimson   clusters    of    flowers. 

Mountain  Laurel  Kalmia  latifolia 

Shrub  with  large,  glossy  leaves.  Covered  with  large 
clusters  of  white  flowers  tinged  with  pink  in  middle 
June.  Hardy.  Thrives  in  ordinary  soil.  Prefers  partial 
shade. 

Drooping  Andromeda  Loucothoe  catesbaei 

Small  upright  shrub  with  arching  branches.  Desirable 
for  both  foliage  aufl  flower.  Leaves  heavy,  glossy  green 
in  summer,  changing  to  purplish  red  during  winter. 
Flowers  creamy  white  anil  abundant.  Very  hardy  and 
desirable. 

Lily-of-the- Valley  Shrub  Pieris  floribunda 

Round,  compact,  dwarf.  Blooms  in  early  Spring, 
bearing  flowers  resembling  Lily-of-the- Valley. 


RHODODENDRONS 

Not  in  Jimed  soil 

Rhododendrons  are  the  most  beautiful  of  all  plants.  Their  deep  green  leaves,  often 
glossy,  are  very  striking.  Rhododendrons  grow  broad,  bushy  and  dense,  making  large 
rounding  clumps  when  mature.  The  flowers  range  through  many  colors  and  are  often  very 
large. 

Rhododendrons  will  thrive  in  any  soil  that  will  grow  good  vegetables,  but  will  not 
grow  on  a  lime  soil.  Although  they  like  plenty  of  water  they  should  not  be  planted  where 
surface  water  collects.  They  do  best  when  planted  in  partial  shade  such  as  on  the  north 
side  of  buildings  and  under  trees.  For  the  first  two  or  three  years  they  should  be  protected 
in  winter  by  sticking  pine  boughs  in  the  ground  and  slanting  the  boughs  over  the  plants 
or  by  making  a  frame  around  them  and  co^'ering  the  top  and  sides  of  the  frame  with  burlap. 
Mulching  the  ground  is  beneficial.  Pinch  ofl^  all  flowers  as  soon  as  they  begin  to  wilt  to 
insure  next  season's  bloom. 


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Rhododendrons  in  bloom  at  the  Framingham   Nurseries 


RHODODENDRONS 

Carolina  Rhododendron  Rhododendron  carolinianum 

One  of  tho  most  beautiful  and  hardy  broad-leaved  ever- 
greens. Compact  in  growth,  attains  height  of  four  to 
six  feet.  Dark  green  leaves  slightly  bronzed  in  winter. 
Flowers  vary  from  pale  to  deep  pink  and  are  very  numer- 
ous.    Is  not  particular  as  to  soil  and  situation. 

Catawban  Rhododendron  Rhododendron  caluwliense 

The  parent  species  of  most  of  our  Hybrid  Rhododendrons. 
Native,  very  hardy.  Thrives  in  wet  or  dry  soil,  in 
sunny  or  shady  positions.  Needs  no  protection.  Leaves 
large,  dark.  Large  round  clusters  of  flowers  of  various 
tints  of  pinkish  purple  to  lilac  purple  in  early  June. 

Adam's  Needle  Yucca  filamentosa 

Low  plant  never  over  two  feet  high.  Made  up  of  bunches 
of  leaves  18  to  ii  inches  long,  1  to  2  inches  wide,  pointed. 
Bears  large  white  flowers  on  a  three-foot  stem  in  late 
June  and  early  July.  Tropical  appearance,  but  very 
hardy. 


Hybrid  Rliododendrons  Rhododendron  ratawbiense  hydribum 
These  plants  are  similar  in  habit  to  Catawban  Rhodo- 
dendron. Leaves  vary  in  a  minor  waj-.  These  hybrids 
prefer  a  fairly  rich,  well  drained  soil.  They  need  a  lot 
of  water  during  dry  spells,  but  do  not  flourish  where 
surface  water  accumulates.  Flowers  are  large,  generally 
4  to  6  inches  across,  and  are  of  many  colors.  These 
plants  should  be  ordered  by  the  color  of  blossom  desired. 
The  following  is  a  list  of  the  colors  we  have  in  stock. 

White  Pale  lavender 

Blush  white  Deep  lavender 

Pink  Purple 

Magenta  Pink  Red 

Great  Laurel  Rhododendron  maximum 

Largest  growing  of  all  Rhododendrons.  Very  large  leaves. 
In  July  bears  medium  sized  clusters  of  pinkish  white 
flowers.  Very  hardy.  Withstands  the  sun,  but  takes 
on  better  leaf  color  in  partial  shade. 


We  are  very  careful  that  our  Evergreens  (as  with  all  our 
stock)  are  packed  and  shipped  in  such  way  as  to  arrive  in  per- 
fect condition.  No  plant  that  hasn't  a  thick,  heavy  mass  of 
vigorous  rootlets,  ready  to  catch  hold  and  work,  is  allowed 
to  leave  the  nursery. 


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The  Mechanical  Side  of  Planting 


Whether  trees,  shrubs,  evergreens,  or  vines,  Framingham  Nursery  stock  has  the 
beauty,  hardiness,  and  vitality  so  necessary  to  successful  planting  in  this  severe  northern 
climate.  Every  plant  is  thoroughly  acclimated  before  being  sent  out.  Our  soil  is  perfect 
and  our  growing  methods  correct.  We  are  very  careful  that  our  stock  is  packed  and  shipped 
in  such  way  as  to  arrive  in  perfect  condition.  No  plant  that  hasn't  a  thick,  hea^'y  mass  of 
vigorous  rootlets,  ready  to  catch  hold  and  woi-k,  is  allowed  to  leave  the  nursery. 

Except  where  noted  to  the  contrary,  all  stock  listed  in  this  catalog  will  thri^'e  well 
in  ordinary  garden  soil.  See  that  soil  is  at  least  eighteen  inches  in  depth.  After  bed  is  laid 
out,  spade  up  and  well  pulverize.  Soil  for  Evergreens  should  contain  decayed  vegetable 
matter,  leaf  mold,  etc.  Presence  of  this  humus  improves  the  color  of  plant.  It  can  be 
obtained  in  any  woods  nearby.  iNIix  it  well  with  the  soil.  Or  old  rotten  manure  will  serve 
the  purpose.  Manure  should  be  used  very  carefully  however.  It  can  be  used  in  the  soil  in 
two  ways:  —  (1)  by  burying  a  layer  two  or  three  inches  below  point  that  roots  set  to.  (2)  by 
putting  it  on  top  and  gradually  raking  it  in.  Never  allow  it  to  touch  any  part  of  the  plant  — 
roots,  stem  or  branches.  If  used,  take  care  that  it  is  well  rotted.  Green,  it  has  a  burning 
eflfect. 

Quite  the  most  important  point  to  be  observed  in  all  plantings  is  to  make  sure  that, 
after  the  soil  has  been  well  broken  up,  it  is  mixed  through  the  root  system  and  well  packed 
in  around  the  roots  so  that  no  air  holes  remain  to  dry  out  the  roots.  It  is  always  well  to  dig 
hole  considerably  larger  than  is  actually  required  and  throw  back  enough  soil  to  make  it 
about  the  size  necessary  for  the  roots.  This  makes  sure  that  the  surrounding  earth  is  pul- 
verized, and  allows  the  roots  to  penetrate  readily.  It  makes  a  great  difference  in  the  suc- 
cessful growth  of  the  plant.  After  plant  is  set  in  hole,  tread  the  earth  in  with  foot  or  poke 
it  in  around  the  roots  with  a  stick. 


Deciduous  Shrubs 

These  ha^'e  spreading  roots.  Shake  and 
spread  them  out  well.  Place  plant  in  hole 
so  that  top  earth  is  about  even  with  the 
surface  mark  (plainly  visible,  where  the  top 
of  the  ground  has  been  previous  to  trans- 
planting), putting  in  soil  shovelful  at  a 
time  and  packing  in  well  as  above.  Use 
water  as  directed  for  "Trees". 


Evergreens 

Evergreens  are  shipped  to  you  with  a 
burlap  protecting  the  ball  of  earth  still 
remaining  about  their  roots.  Remove 
burlap.  Place  in  prepared  hole  to  depth 
depicted  here.  Fill  hole  two-thirds  full 
and  tread  in  firmly.  Now  pour  in  all  the 
water  that  ground  will  absorb,  fill  in  rest 
of  hole  with  earth,  and  tread  down  firmly. 


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Where  the  soil  is  gravelly,  il   is  pracLicully  necessary  lo  d'u^  an  especially-  larj^e  hole 
and  fill  in  with  loam  as  in  sketch.  „   ;.., 


MAmjRE  OR  LEAVES 


A  layer  of  well-rotted  manure  or  rotted  leaves  at  the  hottoin  will  Jielj)  hold  moisture. 
The  new  loam  should  he  trampled  down  well  before  setting  the  j)iant. 

Whether  deciduous  or  evergreen,  do  not  pour  water  on  tup  of  soil  around  plant  im- 
mediately after  planting.  Wait  a  day  or  so  before  watering  again.  After  plant  has  "taken 
hold"  howe\-er,  it  is  very  important  that  it  be  kept  well  loatered.  This  does  not  mean  simply 
sprinkling  it.  Pour  the  water  around  the  roots  in  liberal  quantities  and  often.  Scant 
sprinkling  is  often  worse  than  no  water  at  all. 

Trees 
Place  in  hole  so  that  the  old  surface  mai'k  is  buried  an 
inch  or  two,  no  more.  Throw  in  earth,  taking  care  to 
tread  it  and  poke  it  in  around  and  under  the  roots  while 
this  is  being  done.  Wlien  two-thirds  full  turn  hose  into 
hole  and  give  it  all  the  water  it  will  absorb.  Fill  in  rest 
of  hole  and  tread  firmly.  If  necessary,  rope  the  tree  to 
stakes  (as  here)  to  keep  it  from  blowing.  Be  sure 
to  protect  its  bark  with  burlap  so  that  rope  will  not 
chafe  and  damage  it. 

Roses 

On  hybrid  roses  that 
have  been  "  budded' '  be 
sure  to  bury  the  "bud" 
about  two  inches.  Other 
than  hybritl  roses,  or 
those  grown  on  their 
own  roots,  should  be 
buried  just  a  little 
deeper  than  the  earth  \^, 
marks  on  their  stems, 
indicating  where  they 
were  buried  before  be- 
ing transplanted. 


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It  is  an  easy  matter  to  determine  whether 
a  rose  has  been  "budded"  or  grown  on  its 
own  roots.  Those  grown  on  own  roots 
look  something  hke  this  ^-   >- 


Those  which   have   been  "budded"  look 
like  this. 
<:    -^     You   will   notice  a  ring  where  the 
"bud"  has  grown  onto  the  root  stem. 


PROPER   PLANTING   SEASONS 

Framingham  Nursery  stock,  both  of  evergreen  and  deciduous  variety,  may  be  suc- 
cessfully transplanted  in  the  Si:)ring,  from  the  time  that  the  frost  is  out  of  the  ground  (which 
in  New  England  usually  averages  about  April  first)  until  the  buds  burst,  late  in  May. 

In  the  Fall,  evergreens  should  be  set  out  from  the  first  of  August  until  early  November. 
Deciduous  trees  and  shrubs  may  be  planted  for  a  Fall  period  beginning  the  latter  part  of 
September  and  continuing  until  the  ground  freezes.  The  extent  of  this  Fall  planting  season 
depends  largely  upon  climatic  conditions;  as,  of  course,  frost  comes  and  the  winter  sets 
in  much  earlier  in  some  sections  than  in  others. 

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Fraiiiinghnni  Nursery  stock  may  be  delivered  in  three  ways:  —  by  freight,  ex])ress, 
or  iuotor  truck.  Owing  to  the  congested  condition  of  transportation  facihties  so  prevalent 
during  recent  months,  ;ind  which  may  well  be  predicted  to  continue  for  an  uncertain  period, 
customers  will  find  our  motor  truck  service  the  most  completely  satisfactory  of  the  three 
methods.  Our  own  trucks  make  delivery  anywhere  within  a  radius  of  sixty  miles  of  Fram- 
ingham.  This  service  costs  but  Hi  lie  more  than  freight,  is  less  ex])eusive  than  express,  utuI 
much  more  sjieedy  and  dependable  than  either.    Another  point  which  favors  those  who  make 


use  of  this  service  comes  in  the  fact  that  when  stock  is  shijiped  l)y  freight  or  express,  our 
responsibility  as  to  its  fresh  and  perfect  condition  must  natiu'allj'  cease  upon  deli\'ery  to 
the  transportation  comi)anies.  While,  when  delivered  direct  by  motor  truck,  our  responsi- 
bility does  not  end  until  the  stock  is  deli\'ered  on  yoiu-  grounds. 

In  ordering,  please  be  sin-e  to  specify  which  of  these  three  methods  you  wish  used  in 
making  delivery  —  freight,  express,  or  motor  truck. 


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Index 


Birds  (Key  to) 

Climbing  Plants  

Deciduous  Shrubs  for  Foundation  Planting    . 
Deciduous  Shrubs  for  Natural  Plantings  . 

Deciduous  Shrubs,  Hedges 

Deciduous  Shrubs  (How  to  Plant) 

Deciduous  Shrubs  for  Screens  and  Border  Plantin 
Deciduous  Trees  for  Screen  purposes 
Deciduous  Trees  for  Shade  purposes 

Delivery  Service 

Description  of  all  Evergreens 

Evergreens  for  Foundation  Planting    .  . 

Evergreens  for  Screen  Planting 

Evergreens  for  Hedges    . 

Evergreens  (description  of  all) 

Evergreens  (How  to  Plant) 

Evergreens  (for  Wind  Breaks)   . 

Foundation  Planting       ... 

General  Purposes  of  Planting    . 

Ground  Covers  for  Shady  Places 

Hedges 

How  and  When  to  Plant 
Individual  Specimens 
Mechanical  side  of  Planting 

Natural  Plantings 

Odd  Purposes  (Plants  for)    .       . 
Plants  to  Attract  Birds  . 
Piazza  and  Pergola  Plantings 
Plantings  to  cover  Masonry  or  Brick  Walls 
Plantings  to  prevent  Soil  Washing 
Plantings  for  Seclusion  and  Privacy 
Planting  Seasons        ... 
Protective  Plantings 

Roses 

Roses  (Climbing)        .... 
Roses  (How  to  Plant)     .      .      . 

Screen  Planting 

Seasons  for  Planting 

Shade  Planting 

Shady  Places  (Ground  Covers  for) 
Trees  (How  to  Plant)      .       .       . 
Trees  for  Natural  Plantings 
Trees  for  Screen  purposes 
Trees  for  Shading      .... 
Trees  (for  Wind  Breaks)       .       . 
Vines  and  other  Climbing  Plants 
Wind  Breaks 


44 

41 

7-11 

44-46 

3-2-34 

58 
46-28 

28 
37-39 

61 
50-57 
12-19 

29 

34 
50-57 
58-59 

31 
4-19 


32-34 
58-60 
41-42 
58-60 
44-46 

47 
43-44 
40-41 

47 

47 
22-25 

60 

32 
48-49 

41 
59-60 
20-29 

60 
35-39 

47 


37-39 
31 
41 

30-31 


To  the  Reader 

WE  ask  your  indulgence  for  again  calling  mIUmiUoh 
to  the  essential  incompleteness  of  the  material 
(•(iiitained  in  the  foregoing  pages.  Our  book  is 
in  no  way  intended  as  a  technical  work  of  reference.  It 
has  been  conijiiled  along  such  radically  new  and  different 
ideas  of  classification  and  presentation  from  those 
followed  in  the  usual  Plant  Catalog,  that  —  thus  being 
what  we  believe  to  be  the  first  of  its  kind,  and  having 
been  created  upon  no  pattern  or  guiding  precedent  other 
than  our  own  ideas  and  ideals  of  what  would  l)e  most 
genuinely  helpful  —  it  is  only  a  natural  conse(|uence 
if  the  result  as  here  presented  falls  short  of  that  perfec- 
tion of  completeness  wdiich  we  hope  to  develop  from  year 
to  year  in  future  editions.  If  it  simply  serves  to  carry  a 
practical  suggestion  or  two  for  the  further  beautification 
and  comfort izing  of  your  home  and  its  surroundings, 
and  at  the  same  time  facilitates  the  putting  of  such 
suggested  ianprovements  into  effect,  its  mission  will 
have  been  fulfilled.  Should  you  at  any  time,  however, 
desire  more  detailed  information  on  any  of  the  subjects 
touched  upon  here,  please  let  us  know\  Many  a  person 
neglects  setting  out  necessaiy  shrubs  and  trees  because 
selection  and  planting  .seem  a  difficult  task.  Let  us  help 
you  over  any  such  possible  uncertainties  and  delays. 
We  are  always,  and  gladly,  at  the  service  of  the  home- 
beautifier  who  washes  to  obtain  the  most  thoroughly 
suitable  plants  for  each  specific  need,  together  with  the 
very  best  residts  from  every  expenditure  made. 

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